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Braunschweiger vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Foie gras?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Foie gras is richer in Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 445% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Foie gras. Braunschweiger has 0.33mg of Vitamin B6, while Foie gras has 0.06mg.
  • Braunschweiger contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked types in this comparison.

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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 +103.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.4%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains less Sodium -28.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Equal in Other - 3.05
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +36.6%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.6%
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.2%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 14.5g 11.4g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 327kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 9mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 11.2mg 5.5mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 168mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 199mg 138mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 697mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.81mg 0.92mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.155mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 3333IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 1001µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.088mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.299mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.51mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 9.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.534mg 0.507mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.032mg 1.029mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.863mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.27mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.616mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.32mg 0.303mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 150mg Foie gras
Saturated Fat 9.307g 14.45g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.84g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.