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Luncheon meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Luncheon meat and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Luncheon meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 799% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
4
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6
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +1054.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +318.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +1054.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.7%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +318.9%
Contains more Selenium +51.4%
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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
0
:
11
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2083.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Luncheon 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% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2083.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Fats +123.2%
Contains more Carbs +198.1%
Contains more Other +17%
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +20.7%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Fats +123.2%
Contains more Carbs +198.1%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 17.5g 14.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 1.04g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 189kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 0.97mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 168mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 300mg 199mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 977mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 2.15mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.03mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.037mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 0µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
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 78mg 180mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 9.307g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.363g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. 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.