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Braunschweiger vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Chicken gizzard different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Chicken gizzard in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 794% more than Chicken gizzard.
  • Chicken gizzard is lower in Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered types were used in this article.

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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 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +251.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1831.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.1%
~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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +963.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-430%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.6%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%

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
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2311.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +804.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chicken gizzard Opinion
Calories 327kcal 154kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 28.5g 2.68g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 370mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 199mg 179mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 3.19mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.161mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Phosphorus 168mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 977mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.074mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 41.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.026mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.468mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.071mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.04µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.13g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 104.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 0.528g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.353g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Chicken gizzard
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
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.637g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.