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Braunschweiger vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Pork jowl different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Pork jowl.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 803% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 1407 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork jowl. While Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pork jowl contains only 3µg.
  • Pork jowl has less Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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
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1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +2566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +234.5%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Selenium +3766.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +2566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +234.5%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Selenium +3766.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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
10
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin A +156022.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1252%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
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 jowl
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +156022.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1252%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
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1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Fats +144.2%
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 jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Other +81.3%
Contains more Fats +144.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
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2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154%

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 jowl
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork jowl Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 6.38g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 69.61g Pork jowl
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 9mg 4mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 0.42mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 86mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 148mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 2.81mg 0.84mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.04mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.005mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 1.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 9IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.29mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.236mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.535mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.82µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.168mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg 0.446mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.528mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.095mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.239mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.305mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.072mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 90mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 9.307g 25.26g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Pork jowl
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
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 952mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.953g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)

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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.