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Braunschweiger vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Pork loin

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, however, Pork loin has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 815% higher.
  • Pork loin has 2110 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork loin has 2µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
5
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5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +1317.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +1317.7%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +328.6%
Contains more Manganese +1309.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%

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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
9
:
3
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.5%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3690.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%
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 loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +367.5%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3690.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +334.2%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%
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 loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +126.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +334.2%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 28.5g 12.58g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 198kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 11.2mg 0.79mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 168mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 199mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 977mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.81mg 1.74mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.056mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 33.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 7IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 21IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.248mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.58mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.723mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.53µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.534mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.032mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 0.909mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.311mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.616mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.32mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 180mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 9.307g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.61g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.34g Braunschweiger

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Braunschweiger Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.947g)
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 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 ($)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.