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Pork vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork and Braunschweiger?

  • Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% higher.
  • Pork has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger. Pork has 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Braunschweiger has 0.249mg.
  • Pork contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Iron +1187.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
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 Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Iron +1187.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +1622.2%
Contains more Selenium +28%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2770%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2770%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.4%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +104.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +270.8%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 Protein +88.4%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Fats +104.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +270.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork 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 Pork Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 27.32g 14.5g Pork
Fats 13.92g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 242kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 19mg 9mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 168mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 199mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 977mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.073mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.009mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 45.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 7IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 53IU 48IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.249mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.33mg Pork
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.145mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.534mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.484mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.032mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 0.909mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.311mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.553mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 0.616mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.32mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 180mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 9.307g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork 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
56%
Pork
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.077g)
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 - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.