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Braunschweiger vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Braunschweiger and Porterhouse steak

  • Porterhouse steak has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 746% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 2.1% 26% 110% 43% 124% 83% 8.5% 2% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +281%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%

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% 3.6% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 84% 273% 0% 5.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +976.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +821.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
~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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +56.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.2%
~equal in Water ~54.66g

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
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Porterhouse steak
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 Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 327kcal 276kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 28.5g 19.27g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 9mg 7mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 11.2mg 2.94mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 168mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 977mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.18mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.015mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 19.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.099mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.228mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.21mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.314mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.18µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 7µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 91.3mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.65g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.69g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.534mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.032mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 0.909mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.311mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.616mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.32mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Porterhouse steak
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.