Braunschweiger vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between braunschweiger and foie gras?
- Braunschweiger is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet foie gras is richer in copper.
- Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 445% higher.
- Braunschweiger has 6 times more vitamin B6 than foie gras. Braunschweiger has 0.33mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras has 0.06mg.
- Braunschweiger contains less saturated fat.
We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +677.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +321.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +113.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 20.09µg | 9.4µg | 445% |
| Vitamin A | 4220µg | 1001µg | 358% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.525mg | 0.299mg | 94% |
| Iron | 11.2mg | 5.5mg | 71% |
| Choline | 255.9mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.38mg | 1.2mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.368mg | 2.51mg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.731g | 25.61g | 32% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 44µg | 25% |
| Fats | 28.5g | 43.84g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 9.307g | 14.45g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.92mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.193g | 0.84g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.249mg | 0.088mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 977mg | 697mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Calories | 327kcal | 462kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Protein | 14.5g | 11.4g | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 200mg | 5% |
| Folate | 44µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 138mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 4.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.534mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.484mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.032mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.909mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.311mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.553mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.616mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.32mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.5 g
Fats:
28.5 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
11.4 g
Fats:
43.84 g
Carbs:
4.67 g
Water:
37.04 g
Other:
3.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.193 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.84 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.2% |
