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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 from 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% 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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37875.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 327kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 14.5g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 28.5g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 3.1g 1.35g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 1.35g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 107mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 9mg 10mg Pork bacon
Potassium 199mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 11.2mg 1.49mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.182mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 168mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 977mg 2193mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 37IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 11µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.251mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 1.033mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.309mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.16µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 119.3mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 14.187g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.534mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.032mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 0.909mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.311mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.616mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.32mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
340%
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.