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Chicken liver pate vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken liver pate and Braunschweiger?

  • Chicken liver pate is higher in Folate, yet Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 501% more.
  • Chicken liver pate has 7 times more Folate than Braunschweiger. While Chicken liver pate has 321µg of Folate, Braunschweiger has only 44µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Braunschweiger is lower.

We used Pate, chicken liver, canned 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.
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Equal in Manganese - 0.155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 345% 10% 75% 9% 51% 59% 60% 22% 252%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +109.5%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.8%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Equal in Manganese - 0.155

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 E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +629.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1840.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.525
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 20% 0% 34% 14% 324% 141% 158% 60% 241% 1009% 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 E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +629.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1840.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 1.525

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Equal in Protein - 14.5
13% 13% 7% 66%
Protein: 13.45 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 6.55 g
Water: 65.64 g
Other: 1.26 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 Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Fats +117.6%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Equal in Protein - 14.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
34% 45% 21%
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.46 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver pate Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 6.55g 3.1g Chicken liver pate
Protein 13.45g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 13.1g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 6.55g 3.1g Chicken liver pate
Calories 201kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 10mg 9mg Chicken liver pate
Iron 9.19mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Chicken liver pate
Phosphorus 175mg 168mg Chicken liver pate
Potassium 95mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 386mg 977mg Chicken liver pate
Zinc 2.14mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.18mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.162mg 0.155mg Chicken liver pate
Selenium 46.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 724IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 217µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.98mg 0.35mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.401mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 7.517mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 2.62mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 321µg 44µg Chicken liver pate
Vitamin B12 8.07µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.195mg 0.145mg Chicken liver pate
Threonine 0.601mg 0.534mg Chicken liver pate
Isoleucine 0.735mg 0.484mg Chicken liver pate
Leucine 1.196mg 1.032mg Chicken liver pate
Lysine 0.953mg 0.909mg Chicken liver pate
Methionine 0.34mg 0.311mg Chicken liver pate
Phenylalanine 0.694mg 0.553mg Chicken liver pate
Valine 0.863mg 0.616mg Chicken liver pate
Histidine 0.347mg 0.32mg Chicken liver pate
Cholesterol 391mg 180mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 4g 9.307g Chicken liver pate
Monounsaturated Fat 5.28g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.46g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken liver pate Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
170%
Chicken liver pate
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Chicken liver pate
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver pate
Chicken liver pate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.307g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 liver pate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172928/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.

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