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Braunschweiger vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Braunschweiger and Pork?

  • Braunschweiger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Selenium, yet Pork is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 808% higher.
  • Braunschweiger has 2110 times more Vitamin A than Pork. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Pork has 2µg.
  • Pork contains less Sodium.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more IronIron +1187.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1622.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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%
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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 2% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +384.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2770%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.3µg

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +104.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +270.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork Opinion
Calories 327kcal 242kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 27.32g Pork
Fats 28.5g 13.92g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 80mg Pork
Vitamin D 48IU 53IU Pork
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Pork
Calcium 9mg 19mg Pork
Potassium 199mg 423mg Pork
Iron 11.2mg 0.87mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.073mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.39mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 246mg Pork
Sodium 977mg 62mg Pork
Vitamin A 14051IU 7IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.29mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Manganese 0.155mg 0.009mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 45.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.321mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.037mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.698mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.464mg Pork
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 93.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 6.19g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.2g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.534mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.032mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.909mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.311mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.616mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.32mg 1.067mg Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.