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Braunschweiger vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between braunschweiger and beef Liver

  • Braunschweiger has more iron; however, beef Liver is richer in vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 2104% more than braunschweiger.
  • Beef Liver has 2 times less iron than braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 11.2mg of iron, while beef Liver has 6.54mg.
  • Braunschweiger contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +71.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5851.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.7%

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% 1407% 7% 18% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.2µg

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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +441.8%
Contains more OtherOther +91.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.2%

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
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1032.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.3%

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 Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Beef Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 70.58µg 2104%
Copper 0.24mg 14.283mg 1560%
Vitamin A 4220µg 9442µg 580%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 3.425mg 146%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 7.11mg 75%
Cholesterol 180mg 396mg 72%
Iron 11.2mg 6.54mg 58%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 17.525mg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 1.017mg 53%
Folate 44µg 253µg 52%
Phosphorus 168mg 497mg 47%
Selenium 58µg 36.1µg 40%
Sodium 977mg 79mg 39%
Fats 28.5g 5.26g 36%
Choline 255.9mg 426mg 31%
Saturated fat 9.307g 2.947g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 1.124g 29%
Protein 14.5g 29.08g 29%
Zinc 2.81mg 5.3mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.109g 14%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.356mg 9%
Calories 327kcal 191kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.194mg 5%
Potassium 199mg 352mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.3µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 5.13g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 5.13g N/A
Vitamin D 48IU 49IU 0%
Calcium 9mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.365g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.368mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 1.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.352mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 2.67mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.759mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.515mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.761mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
382%
Braunschweiger
1097%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 898mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.