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Braunschweiger vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Porterhouse steak

  • Porterhouse steak has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 746% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
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 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +976.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +976.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Equal in Water - 54.66
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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Porterhouse steak
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 Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 28.5g 19.27g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 276kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 7mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 2.94mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 168mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 199mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 977mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.81mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.24mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.015mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 19.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.18mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.099mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.228mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.314mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.18µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.534mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.032mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 0.909mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.311mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.616mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.32mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 180mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.65g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.69g Braunschweiger

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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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.