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Braunschweiger vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are braunschweiger and ground beef different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline; however, ground beef is richer in zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for braunschweiger is 733% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 1561 times more vitamin A than ground beef. While braunschweiger contains 14051IU of vitamin A, ground beef contains only 9IU.
  • Ground beef has less sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more IronIron +393.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1622.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +706.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.311mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +85.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +38.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +682.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.7%

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 beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.49µg 733%
Vitamin A 4220µg 3µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 2.27mg 112%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.171mg 104%
Selenium 58µg 19.1µg 71%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.512mg 57%
Sodium 977mg 73mg 39%
Choline 255.9mg 73.2mg 33%
Cholesterol 180mg 88mg 31%
Zinc 2.81mg 5.84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.026mg 27%
Fats 28.5g 15.37g 20%
Protein 14.5g 23.87g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.408g 19%
Copper 0.24mg 0.079mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.051mg 17%
Saturated fat 9.307g 6.073g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 7.322g 14%
Folate 44µg 7µg 9%
Vitamin D 48IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg 6%
Calories 327kcal 241kcal 4%
Calcium 9mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.12mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.311mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.9µg 1%
Potassium 199mg 241mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 168mg 166mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 904mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.