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Braunschweiger vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Brisket

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Choline, however, Brisket is richer in Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 749% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more IronIron +360.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~175mg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +495.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +847.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
~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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1078.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.8%
~equal in Water ~52.48g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +368.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Braunschweiger Brisket Opinion
Calories 327kcal 289kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 28.5g 18.42g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 106mg Brisket
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Brisket
Calcium 9mg 16mg Brisket
Potassium 199mg 232mg Brisket
Iron 11.2mg 2.43mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 168mg 175mg Brisket
Sodium 977mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.01mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 27.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.059mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.171mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.087mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.568mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.282mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.12µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 109.8mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 7.934g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.681g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.534mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.032mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 0.909mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.311mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.616mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.32mg 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Brisket
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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
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)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.