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Braunschweiger vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Flank steak

  • Flank steak has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 769% more.
  • Flank steak is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more IronIron +543.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1622.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1046.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +520.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

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% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +246.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-5600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +891.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Flank steak
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 Flank steak Opinion
Calories 327kcal 192kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 28.5g 8.23g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 79mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 9mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 199mg 339mg Flank steak
Iron 11.2mg 1.74mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.082mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 168mg 210mg Flank steak
Sodium 977mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 29.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.075mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.133mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 7.363mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.545mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.63µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 105.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 3.317g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.322g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.182mg Flank steak
Threonine 0.534mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.032mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 0.909mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.311mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.616mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.32mg 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 921mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.912g)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.