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Mutton vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mutton and Braunschweiger

  • Mutton has more Zinc, however, Braunschweiger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 652% more than Mutton.
  • Braunschweiger contains 2 times less Zinc than Mutton. Mutton contains 5.93mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger contains 2.81mg.
  • Mutton has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +111%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more IronIron +135.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.6%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +352.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +130.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3775%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -44.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 234kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 33.43g 14.5g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0.08g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.08g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 109mg 180mg Mutton
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 31mg 11mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 9mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 199mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.062mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 5.93mg 2.81mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 168mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 977mg Mutton
Vitamin A 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.35mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.033mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 38µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.33mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 0µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 100.6mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 5.142g 9.307g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.145mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.534mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.484mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.032mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 0.909mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.311mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.553mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.616mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.32mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.