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Braunschweiger vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Pork hock

  • Pork hock has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 816% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 183 times more Vitamin A than Pork hock. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Pork hock has 23µg.
  • Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.4%
Contains more IronIron +882.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
~equal in Sodium ~1050mg

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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18388.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +882.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +170.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +41.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%

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 hock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 hock Opinion
Calories 327kcal 171kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 28.5g 10.54g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 89mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 199mg 47mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.14mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.082mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.38mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 60mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1050mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 76IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 23µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.17mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 26.3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.08mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.068mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 1.1mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.344mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.064mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.51µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.113g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.134g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.198g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.038mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.516mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.325mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg 0.841mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.822mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.616mg 0.478mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.211mg Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Pork hock
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
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.076g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.