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Brisket vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brisket and Braunschweiger

  • Brisket has more Zinc, however, Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 749% more than Brisket.
  • Braunschweiger has 2 times less Zinc than Brisket. Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger has 2.81mg.
  • Brisket contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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.
Brisket
Brisket
6
:
4
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.1%
Contains more Iron +360.9%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +138.1%
Contains more Iron +360.9%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
Contains more Selenium +114%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168

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.
Brisket
Brisket
2
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +847.6%
Brisket
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +495.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +847.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1078.6%
Equal in Water - 50.6
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
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
Contains more Protein +98.8%
Contains more Fats +54.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1078.6%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.9%
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +368.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Braunschweiger
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 Brisket Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 28.82g 14.5g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 289kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 16mg 9mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 168mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 199mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 977mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.81mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.01mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 27.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.35mg Brisket
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 9µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.145mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.534mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.484mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.032mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 0.909mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.311mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.553mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.616mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.32mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 180mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 9.307g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brisket Braunschweiger
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
43%
Brisket
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
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)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.