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Pork chop vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork chop and Braunschweiger

  • Pork chop contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline than Braunschweiger.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 810% higher.
  • Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more IronIron +1187.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%

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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +93573.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2943.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~8.368mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +98.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 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 -53.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +160.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 231kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 23.72g 14.5g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 78mg 180mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 9mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 199mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.105mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 3.15mg 2.81mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 168mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 977mg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.01mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 36.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.249mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.33mg Pork chop
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 0µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 0.066g Braunschweiger
Choline 67.5mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 4.339g 9.307g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.145mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.534mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.484mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.032mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 0.909mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.311mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.553mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.616mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.32mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
52%
Pork chop
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.968g)
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 - $0.8)
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 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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.

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