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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.
  • 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% 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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200628.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 327kcal 245kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 17.43g Pork leg
Fats 28.5g 18.87g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 73mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 48IU 20IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Pork leg
Calcium 9mg 5mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 315mg Pork leg
Iron 11.2mg 0.85mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.065mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.93mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 199mg Pork leg
Sodium 977mg 47mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 14051IU 7IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.023mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 29.4µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.2mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.574mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.685mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.63µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.38g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.01g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.534mg 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.032mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 0.909mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.311mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.616mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.32mg 0.659mg Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
340%
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.