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Caribou meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caribou meat and Braunschweiger?

  • Caribou meat is higher in Zinc, yet Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 560% more.
  • Caribou meat has 2 times more Zinc than Braunschweiger. While Caribou meat has 5.26mg of Zinc, Braunschweiger has only 2.81mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Caribou meat is lower.

We used Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types 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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
7
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +326.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.24
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.2%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Selenium +326.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.24

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.
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
3
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Caribou meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
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 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
3
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +105.3%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Fats +544.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3
Caribou meat
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 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 +105.3%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Fats +544.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
1
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415%
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +857.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caribou meat Braunschweiger
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 Caribou meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 29.77g 14.5g Caribou meat
Fats 4.42g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 167kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 22mg 9mg Caribou meat
Iron 6.17mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 233mg 168mg Caribou meat
Potassium 310mg 199mg Caribou meat
Sodium 60mg 977mg Caribou meat
Zinc 5.26mg 2.81mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.263mg 0.24mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.087mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 13.6µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.35mg Caribou meat
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.249mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.145mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.273mg 0.534mg Caribou meat
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.484mg Caribou meat
Leucine 2.457mg 1.032mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.697mg 0.909mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.665mg 0.311mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.553mg Caribou meat
Valine 1.399mg 0.616mg Caribou meat
Histidine 1.179mg 0.32mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 109mg 180mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9.307g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.33g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caribou meat 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
122%
Caribou meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.607g)
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?
?
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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.