Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork
FDC 171621oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 90 · +68 vs Sausage & deli meats medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 90 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 2 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (469% DV), an excellent source of iron (62% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 327 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (977 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (9.3 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 327 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.3 g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 977 mg | 42% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 15 g | 29% |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 62% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4220 µg | 469% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.87 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 3.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1182 µg | 131% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171621Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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