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Braunschweiger vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Lamb loin different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 745% higher.
  • Lamb loin has less Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more IronIron +428.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +535.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +809%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
~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% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +142.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.5%
~equal in Water ~52.5g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.24g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 327kcal 309kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 28.5g 23.59g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 95mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 48IU 2IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 9mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 199mg 246mg Lamb loin
Iron 11.2mg 2.12mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.119mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 168mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 977mg 64mg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.11mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.02mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 24.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.1mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 7.1mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.65mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.11mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.21µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 44µg 19µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 88.4mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.24g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.68g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.87g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.534mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.032mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 0.909mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.311mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 0.616mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.32mg 0.714mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.