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Braunschweiger vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Meatball?

  • Meatball has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 795% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 192 times more Vitamin A RAE than Meatball. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Meatball has 22µg.
  • Meatball contains less Cholesterol.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 +532.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +279.1%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.9%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +532.8%
Contains more Zinc +69.3%
Contains more Copper +95.1%
Contains more Selenium +279.1%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +19147.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1909%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
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% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +19147.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1909%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.3%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67
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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +28.3%
Contains more Other +98.8%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Meatball
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 14.5g 14.4g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 22.21g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 327kcal 286kcal Braunschweiger
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 9mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 11.2mg 1.77mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 168mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 199mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 977mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.81mg 1.66mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.123mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 58µg 15.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 73IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 22µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 48IU 2IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.136mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.23mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.108mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.924mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.202mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 36µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.188g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

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

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