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Braunschweiger vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Pork belly different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Pork belly.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 802% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 1407 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork belly. While Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork belly contains only 3µg.
  • Pork belly has less Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, belly, raw are the varieties used 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
9
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1
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.5%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Potassium - 185
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.5%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Potassium - 185

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
9
:
3
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Vitamin A +140410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
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%
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
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1
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +262.6%
Contains more Fats +86%
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
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +262.6%
Contains more Fats +86%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
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2
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 9.34g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 9mg 5mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 0.52mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 108mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 185mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 2.81mg 1.02mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.052mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.006mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 10IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.242mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.647mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.256mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.84µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
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 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 9.307g 19.33g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 5.65g Pork belly

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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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.