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Braunschweiger vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between braunschweiger and pork leg

  • Braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, pork leg has more vitamin B1.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 811% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 2007 times more vitamin A than pork leg. Braunschweiger has 14051IU of vitamin A, while pork leg has 7IU.
  • Pork leg is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean, and fat, raw.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +1217.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +573.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +393.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3088.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%

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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +51%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +168.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%

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% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.7%

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 leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.63µg 811%
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg 469%
Iron 11.2mg 0.85mg 129%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.2mg 102%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.685mg 54%
Selenium 58µg 29.4µg 52%
Choline 255.9mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.736mg 41%
Sodium 977mg 47mg 40%
Cholesterol 180mg 73mg 36%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.574mg 24%
Copper 0.24mg 0.065mg 19%
Fats 28.5g 18.87g 15%
Saturated fat 9.307g 6.54g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 8.38g 11%
Folate 44µg 7µg 9%
Zinc 2.81mg 1.93mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.01g 8%
Protein 14.5g 17.43g 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.023mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.401mg 5%
Calories 327kcal 245kcal 4%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin D 48IU 20IU 4%
Phosphorus 168mg 199mg 4%
Potassium 199mg 315mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 9mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.659mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Pork leg
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.767g)
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 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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.