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Braunschweiger vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Beefsteak different?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, while Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 780% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +587.1%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +101.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +587.1%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +101.4%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +989.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1355.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +989.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1355.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1471.4%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +88.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1471.4%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Beefsteak
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 28.5g 15.11g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 250kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 11.2mg 1.63mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 168mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 199mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 977mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.81mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.24mg 0.073mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 28.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.078mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.14mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.978mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.527mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 44µg 8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.38µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.534mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.032mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 0.909mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.311mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.616mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.32mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 180mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 9.307g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 6.298g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.56g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
357%
Braunschweiger
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.356g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.