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Braunschweiger vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Braunschweiger and Lamb shoulder

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 731% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more IronIron +451.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +151.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%

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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.74g

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 shoulder
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 327kcal 279kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 28.5g 20.24g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 9mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 199mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 11.2mg 2.03mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.113mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 168mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 977mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.14mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 25.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 6.66mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.71mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.55µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 20µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.3g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.61g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.534mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.032mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 0.909mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.311mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 0.616mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.32mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Lamb shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
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 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.