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Chicken meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Braunschweiger

  • Chicken meat has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 825% more than Chicken meat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Iron +788.9%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +675%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
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 B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +8627.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +807.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6596.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.368
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +8627.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +807.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6596.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 8.368

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.3%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +109.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 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 +88.3%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +109.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.193

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 27.3g 14.5g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 239kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 15mg 9mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg 168mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 199mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 977mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.066mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.02mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 23.9µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 161IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 2IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 8.368mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.33mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.145mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.534mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.484mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.032mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.909mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.311mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.553mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.616mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.32mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 180mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 9.307g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken 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
36%
Chicken meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.