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Braunschweiger vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Chicken liver

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Iron, while Chicken liver has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 146% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 14 times less Sodium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 977mg of Sodium, while Chicken liver contains 71mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg
~equal in Selenium ~54.6µg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1236.4%

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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +490.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.7%
Contains more OtherOther +211.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +51.1%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +919.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 327kcal 119kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 16.92g Chicken liver
Fats 28.5g 4.83g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 3.1g 0.73g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.73g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 345mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Chicken liver
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 230mg Chicken liver
Iron 11.2mg 8.99mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.81mg 2.67mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 977mg 71mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 14051IU 11078IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 3296µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 58µg 54.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 16.58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 194.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.249g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.306g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.534mg 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.032mg 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 0.909mg 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.311mg 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.616mg 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.32mg 0.507mg Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Chicken liver
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.744g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.