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Braunschweiger vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are braunschweiger and headcheese different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than headcheese in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 793% more than headcheese.
  • Headcheese is lower in saturated fat.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Headcheese, pork 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +541.9%
Contains more IronIron +646.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
~equal in Sodium ~941mg

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% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +982.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1801.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1813.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
~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
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +161.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +130.8%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%
~equal in Protein ~13.83g

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
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Headcheese
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 Headcheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.05µg 793%
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 1.5mg 121%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.115mg 108%
Selenium 58µg 0.1µg 105%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 68%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 0.44mg 50%
Cholesterol 180mg 69mg 37%
Choline 255.9mg 104.1mg 28%
Saturated fat 9.307g 3.402g 27%
Fats 28.5g 10.9g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.023mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 5.601g 18%
Zinc 2.81mg 0.97mg 17%
Phosphorus 168mg 56mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.134g 14%
Copper 0.24mg 0.122mg 13%
Folate 44µg 2µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.19mg 11%
Calories 327kcal 157kcal 9%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Potassium 199mg 31mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.9µg 2%
Sodium 977mg 941mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg 2%
Protein 14.5g 13.83g 1%
Vitamin D 48IU 37IU 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Headcheese
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
23%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 111mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.905g)
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.