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Braunschweiger vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between braunschweiger and steak

  • Braunschweiger has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper, while steak has more zinc.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 745% higher.
  • Steak contains 603 times less vitamin A than braunschweiger. Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of vitamin A, while steak contains 7µg.
  • The amount of sodium in steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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% 1407% 7% 18% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +813.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
~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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +511.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
~equal in Water ~55.59g

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.443g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 2.2µg 745%
Vitamin A 4220µg 7µg 468%
Iron 11.2mg 2.4mg 110%
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.301mg 94%
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 68%
Selenium 58µg 31.8µg 48%
Choline 255.9mg 47%
Sodium 977mg 58mg 40%
Cholesterol 180mg 78mg 34%
Zinc 2.81mg 6.34mg 32%
Protein 14.5g 24.85g 21%
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 5.149mg 20%
Copper 0.24mg 0.085mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.074mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.896g 15%
Fats 28.5g 19.02g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.5mg 13%
Folate 44µg 6µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 12.731g 9.171g 9%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6IU 5%
Saturated fat 9.307g 8.443g 4%
Calories 327kcal 271kcal 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Potassium 199mg 279mg 2%
Phosphorus 168mg 163mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 9mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.534mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.484mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 1.032mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 0.909mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.311mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.616mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.32mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger 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
382%
Braunschweiger
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.