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Braunschweiger vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Braunschweiger and Roast beef?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than Roast beef in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 752% more.
  • Braunschweiger has 1407 times more Vitamin A than Roast beef. While Braunschweiger has 4220µg of Vitamin A, Roast beef has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roast beef is lower.

We used Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +446.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%

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% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127636.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +479.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +884.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +672.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +45.7%
~equal in Other ~3.33g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +737%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1082.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Roast beef Opinion
Calories 327kcal 115kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 28.5g 3.69g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 0.64g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.64g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 51mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 48IU 1IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Roast beef
Calcium 9mg 5mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 647mg Roast beef
Iron 11.2mg 2.05mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0g 0.29g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.086mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 168mg 242mg Roast beef
Sodium 977mg 853mg Roast beef
Vitamin A 14051IU 11IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.015mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 14.7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.043mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.213mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.581mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.566mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.04µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 5µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.148g Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 43.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 1.318g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 1.521g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.27g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg Braunschweiger
Leucine 1.032mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg Braunschweiger
Methionine 0.311mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg Braunschweiger
Histidine 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger Roast beef
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
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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 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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.