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Ground beef vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Braunschweiger different?

  • Ground beef is higher in Zinc, however, Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 733% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 2 times more Zinc than Braunschweiger. While Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, Braunschweiger contains only 2.81mg.
  • Ground beef has less Cholesterol.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork are the varieties used 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 +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Iron +393.4%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +107.8%
Contains more Iron +393.4%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
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 K +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +156022.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.2%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 K +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +156022.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +560.2%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +706.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +38.1%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +64.6%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +38.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +682.6%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +682.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 Ground beef Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 23.87g 14.5g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 241kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 33mg 9mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 241mg 199mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 977mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 2.81mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.009mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 19.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 9IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 2IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.6µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.923mg 0.534mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.484mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.032mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.909mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.553mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.616mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.32mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 180mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.073g 9.307g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground 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
46%
Ground beef
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 904mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.234g)
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 - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.