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Braunschweiger vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Beef

  • Beef contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 662% higher.
  • Beef contains 2110 times less Vitamin A than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Beef contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more IronIron +268.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1622.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Beef
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +234083.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +377.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +335.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1550%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +365.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +500.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Beef Opinion
Calories 327kcal 169kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 27.55g Beef
Fats 28.5g 6.54g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 48IU 3IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Beef
Calcium 9mg 13mg Beef
Potassium 199mg 352mg Beef
Iron 11.2mg 3.04mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.097mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 168mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 977mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 14051IU 6IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 25.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.074mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.4mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.76mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.481mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 4.21µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.375g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 75.6mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.595g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.734g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.532g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.534mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.032mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.909mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.311mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.616mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.32mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
340%
Braunschweiger
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.712g)
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 ($)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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