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Braunschweiger vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Braunschweiger and Pot roast?

  • Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Choline, yet Pot roast is higher in Zinc.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 748% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pot roast is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more IronIron +362.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~174mg

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% 10% 6% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +791.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +491.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +843.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +388.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
~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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-33100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.6%
~equal in Water ~51.9g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Pot roast
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 Pot roast Opinion
Calories 327kcal 297kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 28.5g 19.17g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 116mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 48IU 8IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Pot roast
Calcium 9mg 16mg Pot roast
Potassium 199mg 231mg Pot roast
Iron 11.2mg 2.42mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.099mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 168mg 174mg Pot roast
Sodium 977mg 47mg Pot roast
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.01mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 27µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.059mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.171mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.105mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.571mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.283mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.13µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Pot roast
Folate 44µg 9µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 110.2mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 7.548g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 8.175g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.708g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.534mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 1.032mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.909mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.311mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.616mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.32mg 0.924mg Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Pot roast
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%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.759g)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.