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Luncheon meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Luncheon meat and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger is higher than Luncheon meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Choline, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 799% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol.

USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork types were used 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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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 +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +1054.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%
~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% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +451.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2083.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more FatsFats +123.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 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 -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 189kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 17.5g 14.5g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 1.04g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 1.04g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 78mg 180mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 300mg 199mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.03mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.15mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 170mg 168mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 977mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.037mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38.3µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 0µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 63.9mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 3.944g 9.307g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.193g 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Braunschweiger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.363g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. 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.