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Headcheese vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Headcheese in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 793% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Headcheese, pork and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types were 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 +77.8%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +57900%
Equal in Sodium - 977
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +646.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +189.7%
Contains more Copper +96.7%
Contains more Selenium +57900%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1813.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +982.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1801.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1813.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.9%
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.5
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 Water +45.9%
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.6%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese 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 Headcheese Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 13.83g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 10.9g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 157kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 16mg 9mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 56mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 31mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 941mg 977mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.122mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 0.1µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 37IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 2µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 69mg 180mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 9.307g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.905g)
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.