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Braunschweiger vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Elk meat?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Elk meat is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 714% higher.
  • Elk meat contains less Sodium.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +175.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +452.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +578.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47%
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +735.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +266.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1212.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1883.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Elk meat Opinion
Calories 327kcal 162kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 28.5g 3.41g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 72mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 9mg 5mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 11.2mg 4.07mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.81mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 168mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 977mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.019mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 10.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.144mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.37mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.143mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.212mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.96µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 0.97g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.161g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.534mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.032mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 0.909mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.311mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.616mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.32mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.965g)
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 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.

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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.