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Pork hock vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork hock and Braunschweiger

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 816% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, pickled pork hocks and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
1
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9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
Equal in Sodium - 977
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 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 +111.1%
Contains more Iron +882.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +192.7%
Contains more Manganese +604.5%
Contains more Selenium +120.5%
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.
Pork hock
Pork hock
0
:
11
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin A +18388.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 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 +18388.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Fats +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Pork hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 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 +31.8%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Fats +170.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork hock
Pork hock
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.5%
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork hock Braunschweiger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 hock Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 19.11g 14.5g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 171kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 19mg 9mg Pork hock
Iron 1.14mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 60mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 47mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 1050mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.38mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.082mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 26.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 76IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Folate 1µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.516mg 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 0.841mg 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.822mg 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.211mg 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.553mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.211mg 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 89mg 180mg Pork hock
Trans Fat 0.113g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 3.231g 9.307g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork hock 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
14%
Pork hock
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.076g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.