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Lamb vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Braunschweiger?

  • Lamb has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 731% higher.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
4
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Iron +495.7%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.7%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Iron +495.7%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +119.7%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
10
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +687.8%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +687.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +302.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +69.1%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +302.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.307

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 24.52g 14.5g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 294kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 17mg 9mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 168mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 199mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 977mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.81mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 26.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 2IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 18µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.145mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.534mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.484mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.032mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.909mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.311mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.553mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.616mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.32mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 180mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.307g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.193g Braunschweiger

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 905mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.477g)
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 - $2.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.