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Braunschweiger vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Ham different?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, while Ham is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 810% more than Ham.
  • Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +656.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +197.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg

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%
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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% 5% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +655%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2990.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
~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
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +415.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%

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
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +385.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +491.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ham Opinion
Calories 327kcal 145kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 20.93g Ham
Fats 28.5g 5.53g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 1.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.5g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 53mg Ham
Vitamin D 48IU 32IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Ham
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 287mg Ham
Iron 11.2mg 1.48mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.079mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.88mg Ham
Phosphorus 168mg 196mg Ham
Sodium 977mg 1203mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.8µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.054mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 19.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.202mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.023mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.403mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.4mg Ham
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.65µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 85.1mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.62g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.54g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.534mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.032mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.909mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.311mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.616mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.32mg 0.75mg Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.497g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
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 - $0.5)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.