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Corned beef vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corned beef and Braunschweiger

  • Corned beef contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 769% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corned beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +502.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Sodium ~977mg

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% 0% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +857.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +797.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +704.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1132.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more FatsFats +50.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +559.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 251kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 18.17g 14.5g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0.47g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.47g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 98mg 180mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 145mg 199mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1.86mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.154mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 4.58mg 2.81mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 973mg 977mg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 32.8µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 69.2mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.34g 9.307g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.726mg 0.534mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.484mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 1.032mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.909mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.311mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.553mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.616mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.32mg Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Braunschweiger
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
34%
Corned beef
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.967g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.