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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% 1407% 7% 18% 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% 1.5% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.63µg 769%
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 1.86mg 117%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.17mg 104%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.42mg 59%
Selenium 58µg 32.8µg 46%
Choline 255.9mg 69.2mg 34%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.03mg 33%
Cholesterol 180mg 98mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.026mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.67g 17%
Zinc 2.81mg 4.58mg 16%
Fats 28.5g 18.98g 15%
Saturated fat 9.307g 6.34g 13%
Folate 44µg 6µg 10%
Copper 0.24mg 0.154mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 9.22g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.23mg 8%
Protein 14.5g 18.17g 7%
Phosphorus 168mg 125mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 4IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg 6%
Calories 327kcal 251kcal 4%
Potassium 199mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.16mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.47g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Calcium 9mg 8mg 0%
Sodium 977mg 973mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
382%
Braunschweiger
33%
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.