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Braunschweiger vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Chicken thigh

  • Chicken thigh contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 823% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 10 times less Sodium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 977mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh contains 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 +667.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79
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 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Iron +667.1%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.9%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Equal in Zinc - 2.79

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 +19972.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5987.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +19972.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5987.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +220.4%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Water +17.2%
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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +176.7%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Other +220.4%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Water +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

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 thigh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chicken thigh Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 28.5g 10.3g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 218kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 11.2mg 1.46mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 168mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 199mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 977mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.81mg 2.79mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.027mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 20.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 70IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.088mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.255mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 7.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.285mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.33µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.534mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.032mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.909mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.311mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.616mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.32mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 180mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 3.82g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.43g Braunschweiger

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Braunschweiger Chicken thigh
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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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.527g)
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 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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/nutrients

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

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