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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 of 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% 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 0% 0% 5% 27% 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 Opinion
Calories 327kcal 157kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 13.83g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 10.9g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 69mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 48IU 37IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 16mg Headcheese
Potassium 199mg 31mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.5mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.122mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 0.97mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 56mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 941mg Headcheese
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.9µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.023mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.115mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 0.44mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.19mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.05µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 104.1mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.601g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.134g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
340%
Braunschweiger
24%
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.