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Braunschweiger vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Braunschweiger and Corned beef

  • Corned beef contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 769% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corned beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +502.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Sodium ~973mg

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% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +704.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1132.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +559.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Corned beef Opinion
Calories 327kcal 251kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 28.5g 18.98g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0.47g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.47g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 98mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 48IU 4IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Corned beef
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 145mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.86mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.154mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 168mg 125mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 973mg Corned beef
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.16mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 32.8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.026mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.17mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.03mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.42mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.23mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.63µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 6µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 69.2mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 6.34g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.22g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.67g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.119mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.032mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.909mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.311mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.616mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.32mg 0.58mg Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.967g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.