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Braunschweiger vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Meatball?

  • Meatball has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 795% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 192 times more Vitamin A than Meatball. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Meatball has 22µg.
  • Meatball contains less Cholesterol.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types in this comparison.

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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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more IronIron +532.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +788.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.9%

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19147.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1909%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +466.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +412.5%
~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% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +28.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160%
~equal in Protein ~14.4g
~equal in Water ~53.67g

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.346g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Meatball Opinion
Calories 327kcal 286kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 14.4g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 22.21g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 3.1g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 180mg 66mg Meatball
Vitamin D 48IU 2IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Meatball
Calcium 9mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 199mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 11.2mg 1.77mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 3.47g Braunschweiger
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.24mg 0.123mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.66mg Braunschweiger
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 168mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 977mg 666mg Meatball
Vitamin A 14051IU 73IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 22µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 58µg 15.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.136mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.23mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.108mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.924mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.202mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 44µg 36µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.577g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 45.2mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.627g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 9.188g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.346g Meatball
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
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Meatball
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
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.