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Pork Meat vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork Meat and Braunschweiger

  • Pork Meat has more Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 813% more than Pork Meat.
  • Braunschweiger contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork Meat. Pork Meat contains 0.95mg of Vitamin B1, while Braunschweiger contains 0.249mg.
  • Pork Meat has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
4
:
6
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +1092.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +116.2%
Contains more Manganese +1092.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.8%

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.
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3424.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3424.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +80.5%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Fats +712%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +279.3%
Pork Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Braunschweiger
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 Protein +80.5%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Fats +712%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +279.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
1
:
2
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531%
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +854.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Braunschweiger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pork Meat Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 26.17g 14.5g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 143kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 6mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 1.15mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 168mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 199mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 977mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.111mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.013mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38.2µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 10IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.249mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.33mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.145mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.534mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0.484mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 1.032mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 0.909mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.311mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.553mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 0.616mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.32mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 180mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 1.198g 9.307g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.109g)
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 - $0.5)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.