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Chicken breast vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken breast and Braunschweiger?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 822% more.
  • Chicken breast has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger. While Chicken breast has 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, Braunschweiger has only 8.368mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken breast is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
5
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5
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
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 +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Zinc +160.2%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%

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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
4
:
7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +60991.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5329.7%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +60991.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5329.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +130.6%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Fats +505.1%
Contains more Carbs +507.8%
Contains more Other +192%
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +130.6%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Fats +505.1%
Contains more Carbs +507.8%
Contains more Other +192%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +640.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 33.44g 14.5g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.51g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 187kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 16mg 9mg Chicken breast
Iron 1.14mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 31mg 11mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 168mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 199mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 977mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.054mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 26.2µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 23IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.35mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 8.368mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.33mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.145mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.534mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.484mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.032mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 0.909mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.311mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.553mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.616mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.32mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 180mg Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 9.307g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast 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
50%
Chicken breast
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.