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Braunschweiger vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between braunschweiger and pork bacon

  • Braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and choline; however, pork bacon has more phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for braunschweiger is 789% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 384 times less vitamin A than braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of vitamin A, while pork bacon has 11µg.
  • Pork bacon is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more IronIron +651.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.2%
~equal in Selenium ~59µg

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% 1407% 7% 18% 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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38263.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +507.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1631.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.32mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.309mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.6%
Contains more WaterWater +304.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +51.8%
Contains more OtherOther +116.1%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%

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 bacon
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.16µg 789%
Vitamin A 4220µg 11µg 468%
Iron 11.2mg 1.49mg 121%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.251mg 98%
Sodium 977mg 2193mg 53%
Phosphorus 168mg 506mg 48%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.033mg 47%
Protein 14.5g 35.73g 42%
Choline 255.9mg 119.3mg 25%
Cholesterol 180mg 107mg 24%
Fats 28.5g 43.27g 23%
Saturated fat 9.307g 14.187g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 19.065g 16%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 10.623mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.859g 11%
Folate 44µg 2µg 11%
Calories 327kcal 548kcal 11%
Potassium 199mg 539mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.348mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg 6%
Copper 0.24mg 0.182mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Zinc 2.81mg 3.36mg 5%
Selenium 58µg 59µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.309mg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 1.35g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 9mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Pork bacon
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
382%
Braunschweiger
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.88g)
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 ($)

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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.