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Braunschweiger vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Braunschweiger and Mortadella

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Copper, however, Mortadella has more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11652% higher.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Mortadella, beef, 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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
8
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +416.7%
Contains more Selenium +156.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +416.7%
Contains more Selenium +156.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
9
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Braunschweiger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.05
Equal in Water - 52.3
Braunschweiger
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
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.05
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
3
:
0
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.12
Braunschweiger
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.12

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.05g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 28.5g 25.39g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.05g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 311kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 11.2mg 1.4mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 168mg 97mg Braunschweiger
Potassium 199mg 163mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1246mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.1mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.03mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 22.6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 41IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.119mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.673mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.44mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.13mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.48µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.534mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.032mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.909mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.311mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.616mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.32mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 180mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.307g 9.51g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 11.38g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.12g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
357%
Braunschweiger
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.