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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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
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.
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 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
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%

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
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%
~equal in Other ~3.05g

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
35% 63% 2%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Foie gras Opinion
Calories 327kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Protein 14.5g 11.4g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 43.84g Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Net carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Carbs 3.1g 4.67g Foie gras
Cholesterol 180mg 150mg Foie gras
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Foie gras
Calcium 9mg 70mg Foie gras
Potassium 199mg 138mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 5.5mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.81mg 0.92mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 200mg Foie gras
Sodium 977mg 697mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 14051IU 3333IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 1001µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.088mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.299mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.51mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 9.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 60µg Foie gras
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 14.45g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.84g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.534mg 0.507mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 1.032mg 1.029mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.863mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.27mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.616mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.32mg 0.303mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Foie gras
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
127%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.