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Braunschweiger vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Duck meat

  • Duck meat contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 825% higher.
  • Duck meat has 67 times less Vitamin A than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Duck meat has 63µg.
  • Duck meat is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more IronIron +314.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Potassium ~204mg
~equal in Copper ~0.227mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~156mg

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% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6591%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6596.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +407.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.8%
~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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
~equal in Fats ~28.35g
~equal in Water ~51.84g

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.67g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.9g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Duck meat Opinion
Calories 327kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Protein 14.5g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 28.5g 28.35g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 84mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 48IU 3IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Duck meat
Calcium 9mg 11mg Duck meat
Potassium 199mg 204mg Duck meat
Iron 11.2mg 2.7mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.227mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.86mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 156mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 59mg Duck meat
Vitamin A 14051IU 210IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 63µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.019mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 20µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.174mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.269mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.825mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.098mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.18mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Folate 44µg 6µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 50.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 9.67g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.65g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.534mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.032mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 0.909mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.311mg 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.616mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.32mg 0.462mg Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.