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Chicken gizzard vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken gizzard and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Chicken gizzard in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 794% more than Chicken gizzard.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Braunschweiger. Chicken gizzard contains 370mg of Cholesterol, while Braunschweiger contains 180mg.

Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Iron +251.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Manganese +109.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +57.3%
Contains more Iron +251.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Copper +49.1%
Contains more Manganese +109.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.1%

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 +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1831.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1831.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +963.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
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 +109.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +963.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2311.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.5%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2311.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 30.39g 14.5g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 154kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 17mg 9mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 189mg 168mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 179mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 56mg 977mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 4.42mg 2.81mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.074mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 41.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 370mg 180mg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.13g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 0.67g 9.307g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard 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
25%
Chicken gizzard
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.637g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.