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Braunschweiger vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Steak

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Steak has more Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 745% higher.
  • Steak contains 603 times less Vitamin A RAE than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Steak contains 7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
Steak
Steak
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163

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
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +56104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +56104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Equal in Water - 55.59
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
2
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 24.85g Steak
Fats 28.5g 19.02g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 271kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 12mg Steak
Iron 11.2mg 2.4mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 168mg 163mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 977mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 2.81mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.24mg 0.085mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 31.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 25IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 6IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.074mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.301mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.149mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 44µg 6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.534mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.032mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.909mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.311mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.616mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.32mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 180mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 9.307g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.171g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.896g Braunschweiger

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Braunschweiger Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.864g)
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 - $2.4)
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 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.