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Braunschweiger vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between braunschweiger and ground chicken?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than ground chicken in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 816% more.
  • The amount of sodium in ground chicken is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned types in this article.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +1104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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% 1407% 7% 18% 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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
~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
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +161%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +275%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.6%
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
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Ground chicken DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.51µg 816%
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 0.93mg 128%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.302mg 94%
Selenium 58µg 14.3µg 79%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.327mg 41%
Sodium 977mg 75mg 39%
Choline 255.9mg 59mg 36%
Saturated fat 9.307g 3.11g 28%
Fats 28.5g 10.92g 27%
Cholesterol 180mg 107mg 24%
Copper 0.24mg 0.062mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 4.879g 20%
Protein 14.5g 23.28g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.538mg 16%
Potassium 199mg 677mg 14%
Folate 44µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.121mg 11%
Phosphorus 168mg 234mg 9%
Zinc 2.81mg 1.92mg 8%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 7.107mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.08g 7%
Calories 327kcal 189kcal 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.016mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Magnesium 11mg 28mg 4%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 9mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.196mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.97mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.06mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.816mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.596mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.912mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Ground chicken
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
382%
Braunschweiger
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
38%
Ground chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.