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Braunschweiger vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Pork hock

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 816% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 183 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork hock. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork hock has 23µg.
  • Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Equal in Sodium - 1050
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Equal in Sodium - 1050

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
11
:
0
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin A +18388.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +18388.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
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2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Fats +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +34.4%
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 hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%

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 hock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 hock Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 28.5g 10.54g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 171kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 11.2mg 1.14mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 60mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 47mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1050mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.38mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.082mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 26.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 76IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 23µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.17mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.08mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.068mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 1.1mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.344mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.064mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.51µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.038mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.516mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.325mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg 0.841mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.822mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.616mg 0.478mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.134g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.198g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

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Braunschweiger Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.076g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.