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Ground chicken vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ground chicken and braunschweiger?

  • Braunschweiger is richer than ground chicken in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 816% more.

We used Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +1104.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +305.6%

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3839.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +161%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground chicken 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 Ground chicken Braunschweiger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 20.09µg 816%
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg 469%
Iron 0.93mg 11.2mg 128%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 1.525mg 94%
Selenium 14.3µg 58µg 79%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 3.38mg 41%
Sodium 75mg 977mg 39%
Choline 59mg 255.9mg 36%
Saturated fat 3.11g 9.307g 28%
Fats 10.92g 28.5g 27%
Cholesterol 107mg 180mg 24%
Copper 0.062mg 0.24mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 12.731g 20%
Protein 23.28g 14.5g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.33mg 16%
Potassium 677mg 199mg 14%
Folate 2µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.249mg 11%
Phosphorus 234mg 168mg 9%
Zinc 1.92mg 2.81mg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 8.368mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 3.193g 7%
Calories 189kcal 327kcal 7%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Carbs 0g 3.1g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.1g N/A
Calcium 8mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.35mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.145mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0.534mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.484mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 1.032mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 0.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0.311mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.553mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.616mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.32mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
382%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.197g)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.