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Braunschweiger vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Pork belly different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Pork belly.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 802% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 1407 times more Vitamin A than Pork belly. While Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A, Pork belly contains only 3µg.
  • Pork belly has less Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, belly, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +2053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2483.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
~equal in Potassium ~185mg

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 1% 0.6% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140410%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2291.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59%

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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%
Contains more OtherOther +262.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.9%

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 belly
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork belly Opinion
Calories 327kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Protein 14.5g 9.34g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 53.01g Pork belly
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 72mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 5mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 185mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 0.52mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.052mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.02mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 108mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 32mg Pork belly
Vitamin A 14051IU 10IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.006mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 8µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.242mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.647mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.256mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.84µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 19.33g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 5.65g Pork belly
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Pork belly
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
31%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 945mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.