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Braunschweiger vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Pork shoulder

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Choline, however, Pork shoulder has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 806% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 2110 times less Vitamin A than Braunschweiger. Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, while Pork shoulder has 2µg.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.7mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2614.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg

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% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +58.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +307.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%

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% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Calories 327kcal 236kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 28.5g 17.99g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 48IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Calcium 9mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 199mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Iron 11.2mg 1.05mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.084mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.7mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 977mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 14051IU 7IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.19mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.155mg 0.011mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 25.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.275mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 3.833mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.719mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 0.74µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 60.6mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.01g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 1.92g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.534mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.032mg 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 0.909mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.311mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.616mg 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.32mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Pork shoulder
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
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.067g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.