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Mortadella vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and Bockwurst?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11751% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. Mortadella has 22.6µg of Selenium, while Bockwurst has 11.3µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +470%
Equal in Zinc - 2.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +470%
Equal in Zinc - 2.07

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Equal in Carbs - 2.95
Equal in Water - 54.47
Equal in Other - 2.68
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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Equal in Carbs - 2.95
Equal in Water - 54.47
Equal in Other - 2.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.256
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.256

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Bockwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 1.95g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 14.03g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 3.05g 2.95g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 301kcal Mortadella
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 18mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 97mg 169mg Bockwurst
Potassium 163mg 270mg Bockwurst
Sodium 1246mg 756mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.07mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.03mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 22.6µg 11.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.233mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 3µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.86µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.152mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.633mg 0.613mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.677mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 1.107mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 1.166mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.333mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.556mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.52mg 0.513mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 93mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 10.256g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.328g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Bockwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2972%
Mortadella
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.746g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.