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Braunschweiger vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Pork loin

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline, however, Pork loin has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 815% higher.
  • Pork loin has 2110 times less Vitamin A than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Pork loin has 2µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, loin, 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +1317.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%

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% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3690.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +334.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%

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% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pork loin Opinion
Calories 327kcal 198kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 28.5g 12.58g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 63mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 48IU 21IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 9mg 18mg Pork loin
Potassium 199mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 11.2mg 0.79mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.056mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.74mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 977mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 14051IU 7IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 33.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.248mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.58mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.723mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.53µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 69.7mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 5.61g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.34g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.534mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.032mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 0.909mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.311mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.616mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.32mg 0.77mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Pork loin
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
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.