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Corned beef vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corned beef and Braunschweiger

  • Corned beef contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 769% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corned beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
:
7
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +502.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 977
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Zinc +63%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +502.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +76.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 977

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
0
:
11
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +704.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1132.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Corned beef
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% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +704.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1132.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +25.3%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Carbs +559.6%
Contains more Other +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.6%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef Braunschweiger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Corned beef Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 18.17g 14.5g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.47g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 251kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 8mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1.86mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 145mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 973mg 977mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 2.81mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 32.8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 4IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.726mg 0.534mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.484mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.032mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.909mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.311mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.553mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.616mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.32mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 180mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 9.307g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.967g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.