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Steak vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Braunschweiger

  • Steak has more Zinc, while Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 745% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 2 times less Zinc than Steak. Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger contains 2.81mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
Steak
5
:
5
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 168
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +125.6%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Selenium +82.4%
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.
Steak
Steak
1
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 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 B6 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56104%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Equal in Water - 50.6
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +71.4%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +511.1%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak 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 Steak Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 24.85g 14.5g Steak
Fats 19.02g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 271kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 12mg 9mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 279mg 199mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 977mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.81mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 31.8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 25IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 6IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.33mg Steak
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.145mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.534mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.484mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.032mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 0.909mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.311mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.553mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.616mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.32mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 180mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 9.307g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 3.193g Braunschweiger

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Steak 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
49%
Steak
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.864g)
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 - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.