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Pheasant vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pheasant and braunschweiger?

  • Pheasant is higher in vitamin B6, yet braunschweiger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 807% more.
  • Pheasant has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than braunschweiger. While pheasant has 0.75mg of Vitamin B6, braunschweiger has only 0.33mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pheasant is lower.

We used Pheasant, cooked, total edible 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 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more IronIron +683.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%

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 7.7% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7295.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +747.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2690.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +123.4%
Contains more FatsFats +135.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +153.8%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 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 -58%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 239kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 32.4g 14.5g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 89mg 180mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 7IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 9mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 199mg Pheasant
Iron 1.43mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.084mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.37mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 242mg 168mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 977mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 57µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 20.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.33mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 85.8mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 3.908g 9.307g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant 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
43%
Pheasant
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.399g)
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 ($)
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. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/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.