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Braunschweiger vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Beef shank

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Beef shank has more Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 679% more.
  • Beef shank is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Contains more IronIron +190.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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%
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% 0% 0% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +348.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +88.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15%

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
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1420.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.4%

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 shank
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Beef shank Opinion
Calories 327kcal 201kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 28.5g 6.36g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 78mg Beef shank
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 9mg 32mg Beef shank
Potassium 199mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 11.2mg 3.86mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.172mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 168mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 977mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 30µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.14mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.89mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.41mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 3.79µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 10µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.86g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.21g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.534mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.032mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 0.909mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.311mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.616mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.32mg 1.153mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Beef shank
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
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
85%
Beef shank

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 shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.017g)
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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.