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Chicken heart vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken heart and Braunschweiger different?

  • Chicken heart is higher in Zinc, however, Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 533% higher.
  • Chicken heart contains 2 times more Zinc than Braunschweiger. While Chicken heart contains 6.59mg of Zinc, Braunschweiger contains only 2.81mg.
  • Chicken heart has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, heart, all classes, raw and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork are the varieties 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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +1248.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +134.5%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +1248.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +46736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +46736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +336.6%
Contains more Other +288.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.5
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 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 Water +45.4%
Contains more Fats +205.5%
Contains more Carbs +336.6%
Contains more Other +288.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken heart Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0.71g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 15.55g 14.5g Chicken heart
Fats 9.33g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.71g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 153kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 12mg 9mg Chicken heart
Iron 5.96mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 177mg 168mg Chicken heart
Potassium 176mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 74mg 977mg Chicken heart
Zinc 6.59mg 2.81mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.346mg 0.24mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.089mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 4.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 30IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.152mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.728mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.883mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 2.559mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 0.33mg Chicken heart
Folate 72µg 44µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 7.29µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.145mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.704mg 0.534mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.833mg 0.484mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.355mg 1.032mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.303mg 0.909mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.376mg 0.311mg Chicken heart
Phenylalanine 0.696mg 0.553mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.88mg 0.616mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.408mg 0.32mg Chicken heart
Cholesterol 136mg 180mg Chicken heart
Saturated Fat 2.66g 9.307g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 2.37g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.71g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken heart 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
126%
Chicken heart
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chicken heart
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.647g)
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 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.

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 heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.