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Braunschweiger vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Braunschweiger and Chicken breast?

  • Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 822% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 603 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chicken breast. While Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chicken breast has only 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicken breast is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types 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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
5
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5
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%

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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
7
:
4
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin A +60991.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5329.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Braunschweiger
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%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +60991.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5329.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +505.1%
Contains more Carbs +507.8%
Contains more Other +192%
Contains more Protein +130.6%
Contains more Water +19%
Braunschweiger
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
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +505.1%
Contains more Carbs +507.8%
Contains more Other +192%
Contains more Protein +130.6%
Contains more Water +19%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.51g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 28.5g 4.71g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.51g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 187kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 16mg Chicken breast
Iron 11.2mg 1.14mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 168mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 199mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 977mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 2.81mg 1.08mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.054mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 26.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 23IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 48IU 5IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.079mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.125mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.04mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 44µg 4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.37µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.534mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.032mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 0.909mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.311mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.616mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.32mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 180mg 91mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.72g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.07g Braunschweiger

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Braunschweiger Chicken breast
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
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.