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Mortadella vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mortadella and Bratwurst

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11753% more.
  • Mortadella contains 2 times more Selenium than Bratwurst. Mortadella contains 22.6µg of Selenium, while Bratwurst contains 14.1µg.
  • Bratwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Selenium +60.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%
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 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Selenium +60.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +73.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +36.7%

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 B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81
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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 2g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 12.2g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 3.05g 2g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 297kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 7mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 97mg 130mg Bratwurst
Potassium 163mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 1246mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.03mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 22.6µg 14.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.213mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 3µg 4µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.107mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.465mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.485mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.81mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.903mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.364mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.405mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.464mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.395mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 78mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 8g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.58g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Bratwurst
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
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.