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Braunschweiger vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Pork jowl different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Pork jowl.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 803% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 1407 times more Vitamin A than Pork jowl. While Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A, Pork jowl contains only 3µg.
  • Pork jowl has less Sodium.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +2566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%

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% 0.54% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +156022.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1252%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
~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
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +128%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
Contains more FatsFats +144.2%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +158.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork jowl Opinion
Calories 327kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Protein 14.5g 6.38g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 69.61g Pork jowl
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 90mg Pork jowl
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 4mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 148mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 0.42mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.04mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 0.84mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 86mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 25mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 14051IU 9IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.29mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.005mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 1.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.236mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.535mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.25mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.09mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.82µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 25.26g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 8.11g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.168mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg 0.446mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 0.528mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg 0.095mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.239mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.305mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg 0.072mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Pork jowl
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
29%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 952mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.953g)
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 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)

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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.