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Ground chicken vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ground chicken and Braunschweiger?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than Ground chicken in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 816% more.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
4
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6
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +1104.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +287.1%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +305.6%
Ground chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +240.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +1104.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Copper +287.1%
Contains more Manganese +868.8%
Contains more Selenium +305.6%

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.
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
3
:
8
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Ground chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +161%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +275%
Ground chicken
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +60.6%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +161%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground chicken
Ground chicken
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Ground chicken
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken 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 Ground chicken Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 23.28g 14.5g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 189kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 8mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 0.93mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 168mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 199mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 977mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.062mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 14.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.35mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.33mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.145mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.534mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.484mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.032mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 0.909mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.311mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.553mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.616mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.32mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 180mg Ground chicken
Trans Fat 0.087g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 3.11g 9.307g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.197g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.