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Braunschweiger vs. Leberkäse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Leberkäse

  • Braunschweiger has more Selenium, however, Leberkäse has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Leberkäse is 186% higher.
  • Leberkäse has 2 times less Selenium than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 58µg of Selenium, while Leberkäse has 36.5µg.
  • Braunschweiger is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Liver cheese, pork.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 20% 406% 128% 101% 89% 160% 26% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~10.83mg

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 10% 1049% 0% 0% 53% 514% 221% 212% 108% 3069% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~3.536mg

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
15% 26% 2% 54% 4%
Protein: 15.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 53.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.2g
~equal in Water ~53.6g
~equal in Other ~3.5g

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
36% 50% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.42 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.96g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.26g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Leberkäse Opinion
Calories 327kcal 304kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 15.2g Leberkäse
Fats 28.5g 25.6g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Leberkäse
Net carbs 3.1g 2.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 2.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 174mg Leberkäse
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Leberkäse
Calcium 9mg 8mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 226mg Leberkäse
Iron 11.2mg 10.83mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.383mg Leberkäse
Zinc 2.81mg 3.7mg Leberkäse
Phosphorus 168mg 207mg Leberkäse
Sodium 977mg 1225mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 17490IU Leberkäse
Vitamin A 4220µg 5252µg Leberkäse
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.2mg Leberkäse
Selenium 58µg 36.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.212mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 2.227mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 11.768mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 3.536mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.47mg Leberkäse
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 24.55µg Leberkäse
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 104µg Leberkäse
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 8.96g Leberkäse
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.26g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.42g Leberkäse
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.206mg Leberkäse
Threonine 0.534mg 0.651mg Leberkäse
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.631mg Leberkäse
Leucine 1.032mg 1.331mg Leberkäse
Lysine 0.909mg 1.178mg Leberkäse
Methionine 0.311mg 0.342mg Leberkäse
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.716mg Leberkäse
Valine 0.616mg 0.806mg Leberkäse
Histidine 0.32mg 0.393mg Leberkäse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Leberkäse
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
409%
Leberkäse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
114%
Leberkäse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.347g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Leberkäse
Leberkäse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Leberkäse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173869/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.