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Elk meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elk meat and Braunschweiger?

  • Elk meat is richer in Phosphorus, yet Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 714% higher.
  • Elk meat has 2 times more Phosphorus than Braunschweiger. Elk meat has 285mg of Phosphorus, while Braunschweiger has 168mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
4
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +175.2%
Contains more Manganese +715.8%
Contains more Selenium +452.4%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.6%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +45.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +175.2%
Contains more Manganese +715.8%
Contains more Selenium +452.4%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +578.7%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
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 E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +578.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +735.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +112.1%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +735.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1883.2%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1883.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 30.76g 14.5g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 162kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 4.07mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 168mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 199mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 977mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.81mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.24mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 10.5µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.35mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.33mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.145mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.534mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.484mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.032mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 0.909mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.311mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.553mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.616mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.32mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 180mg Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 9.307g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.965g)
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 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 ($)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.