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Pork leg vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork leg and Braunschweiger

  • Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, however, Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 811% more.
  • Pork leg has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Braunschweiger. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Braunschweiger has 0.249mg.
  • Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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 PotassiumPotassium +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +1217.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +573.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.3%

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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200628.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +393.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3088.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +20.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +51%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 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 -29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork leg 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 245kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 17.43g 14.5g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 73mg 180mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 315mg 199mg Pork leg
Iron 0.85mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.065mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 1.93mg 2.81mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 199mg 168mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 977mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.023mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 29.4µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.249mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.33mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 6.54g 9.307g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.145mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg 0.534mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.484mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 1.032mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 0.909mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.311mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.553mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.616mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.32mg Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
42%
Pork leg
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.