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Braunschweiger vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Chicken thigh

  • Chicken thigh contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 823% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 10 times less Sodium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 977mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh contains 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more IronIron +667.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19972.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5987.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.2%
~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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +176.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.7%
Contains more OtherOther +220.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.3%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 327kcal 218kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 28.5g 10.3g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 102mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 9mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 199mg 259mg Chicken thigh
Iron 11.2mg 1.46mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.79mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 977mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 14051IU 70IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.027mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 20.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.088mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.255mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 7.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.285mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.33µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 3.82g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.43g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.534mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.032mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 0.909mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.311mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.616mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.32mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

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Braunschweiger Chicken thigh
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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.527g)
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 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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.