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Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork vs Pate, truffle flavor

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 90 of 100 to 88 for Pate, truffle flavor.

Braunschweiger scores higher for nutrient density, 90 of 100 against 88 of 100 for truffle pate, even though the two match exactly on calories, 327, and fat, 28.5 g. Braunschweiger carries considerably more protein per 100 g, 14.5 g versus 11.2 g, while truffle pate runs lower in sodium, 807 mg compared with 977 mg, and slightly higher in carbohydrate, 6.3 g against 3.1 g.

Choose braunschweiger when protein per serving is the priority, since it leads by a clear margin at matched calories and fat. Choose truffle pate when sodium is the bigger concern, as it comes in noticeably lower. Fiber and sugar figures were not available for the pate, so this comparison rests on the numbers that are.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricBraunschweiger (a liver sausage)Pate, truffle flavor
Nutrient Density Score9088
Calories327 kcal327 kcal
Protein15 g11 g
Carbohydrate3.1 g6.3 g
Dietary fiber0 g-
Sugars0 g-
Total fat29 g29 g
Saturated fat9.3 g10 g
Sodium977 mg807 mg
Potassium199 mg138 mg
Calcium9 mg70 mg
Iron11 mg3.9 mg
Magnesium11 mg13 mg
Vitamin C0 mg2 mg
Vitamin A4220 ug4500 ug
Vitamin E0.4 mg-
Cholesterol180 mg105 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Is Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork healthier than Pate, truffle flavor?

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork scores higher, 90 of 100 to 88. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.

Which has more protein, Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork or Pate, truffle flavor?

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork has more protein, 14.5 g per 100 g to 11.2 g.

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