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Pork belly vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork belly and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Pork belly.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 802% higher.
  • Pork belly contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Braunschweiger. While Pork belly contains 19.33g of Saturated Fat, Braunschweiger contains only 9.307g.

Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.5%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Potassium - 199
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +2053.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.5%
Contains more Copper +361.5%
Contains more Manganese +2483.3%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Equal in Potassium - 199

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 E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin A +140410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59%
Contains more Vitamin A +140410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +86%
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +262.6%
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +86%
Contains more Protein +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.7%
Contains more Other +262.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork belly 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 Pork belly Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 9.34g 14.5g Braunschweiger
Fats 53.01g 28.5g Pork belly
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 518kcal 327kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 0.52mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 4mg 11mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 108mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 185mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 32mg 977mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.052mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.006mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 10IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.35mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.249mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 1µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 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 72mg 180mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 12.731g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 3.193g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork belly 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
34%
Pork belly
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.023g)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.