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Roast beef vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roast beef and Braunschweiger?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than Roast beef in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 752% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Roast beef is lower.

We used Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types 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.
Roast beef
Roast beef
5
:
5
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +225.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +446.3%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +294.6%
Roast beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Potassium +225.1%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +446.3%
Contains more Copper +179.1%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +294.6%

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.
Roast beef
Roast beef
2
:
8
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +127636.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +884.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Roast beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +127636.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +497.2%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +884.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roast beef
Roast beef
3
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Fats +672.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.4%
Equal in Other - 3.3
Roast beef
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +28.4%
Contains more Water +45.7%
Contains more Fats +672.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.4%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roast beef
Roast beef
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2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.6%
Roast beef
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1082.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 18.62g 14.5g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.64g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 115kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Sugar 0.29g 0g Braunschweiger
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 2.05mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 168mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 199mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 977mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 2.81mg Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.015mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 14.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 11IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.35mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.33mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
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 51mg 180mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 1.318g 9.307g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
48%
Roast beef
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.