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Rib eye steak vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rib eye steak and Braunschweiger

  • Rib eye steak has more Zinc, while Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 750% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 2 times less Zinc than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of Zinc, while Braunschweiger contains 2.81mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Rib eye steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
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 +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.3%

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% 1.5% 2% 6% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56104%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +530.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +856.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +424.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +63.4%
Contains more FatsFats +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32900%
~equal in Water ~50.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.307g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak 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 Rib eye steak Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 291kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 23.69g 14.5g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 80mg 180mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 9mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 199mg Rib eye steak
Iron 2.24mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.08mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 5.91mg 2.81mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 168mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 54mg 977mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 8µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.08mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 29.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.33mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Trans Fat 1.478g Braunschweiger
Choline 48.8mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.684g 9.307g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.145mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.534mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.484mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.032mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 0.909mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.311mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.553mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.616mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.32mg Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak 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
48%
Rib eye steak
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 923mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
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 - $2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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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