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Braunschweiger vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Leberkäse

  • Braunschweiger has more Selenium, however, Leberkäse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Leberkäse is 186% higher.
  • Leberkäse has 2 times less Selenium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 58µg of Selenium, while Leberkäse has 36.5µg.
  • Braunschweiger is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Liver cheese, pork.

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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 Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Iron - 10.83
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 3% 407% 9% 89% 20% 160% 101% 128% 27% 200%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Copper +59.6%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Iron - 10.83
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 3.536
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 1050% 0% 0% 10% 53% 514% 221% 213% 109% 78% 3069% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 3.536

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.2
Equal in Water - 53.6
Equal in Other - 3.5
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
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.2
Equal in Water - 53.6
Equal in Other - 3.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.96
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.26
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.42
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.42 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.96
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.26
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Leberkäse Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 2.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 15.2g Leberkäse
Fats 28.5g 25.6g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 304kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 10.83mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Leberkäse
Phosphorus 168mg 207mg Leberkäse
Potassium 199mg 226mg Leberkäse
Sodium 977mg 1225mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.7mg Leberkäse
Copper 0.24mg 0.383mg Leberkäse
Manganese 0.155mg 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 58µg 36.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 17490IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 5252µg Leberkäse
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.212mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 2.227mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 11.768mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.47mg Leberkäse
Folate 44µg 104µg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 24.55µg Leberkäse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.206mg Leberkäse
Threonine 0.534mg 0.651mg Leberkäse
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.631mg Leberkäse
Leucine 1.032mg 1.331mg Leberkäse
Lysine 0.909mg 1.178mg Leberkäse
Methionine 0.311mg 0.342mg Leberkäse
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.716mg Leberkäse
Valine 0.616mg 0.806mg Leberkäse
Histidine 0.32mg 0.393mg Leberkäse
Cholesterol 180mg 174mg Leberkäse
Saturated Fat 9.307g 8.96g Leberkäse
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.26g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.42g Leberkäse

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Braunschweiger Leberkäse
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
443%
Leberkäse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
114%
Leberkäse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.