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Duck meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Duck meat and Braunschweiger

  • Duck meat contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 825% higher.
  • Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more IronIron +314.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Copper ~0.24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg

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% 13% 14% 3% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6591%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6596.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +407.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.4%
~equal in Fats ~28.5g
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.307g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.731g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 337kcal 327kcal Duck meat
Protein 18.99g 14.5g Duck meat
Fats 28.35g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 84mg 180mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 9mg Duck meat
Potassium 204mg 199mg Duck meat
Iron 2.7mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.227mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.86mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 156mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 59mg 977mg Duck meat
Vitamin A 210IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 63µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.35mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.019mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 20µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.6µg Duck meat
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 50.4mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.67g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 12.731g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 3.193g Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.145mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 0.534mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.484mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg 1.032mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg 0.909mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg 0.311mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.553mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg 0.616mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg 0.32mg Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 918mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
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)
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)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.