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Mortadella vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mortadella and Braunschweiger

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

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), 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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
1
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8
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Calcium +100%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Braunschweiger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +100%
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%
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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
1
:
9
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
3
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Water - 50.6
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
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
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +12.2%
Contains more Other +14.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Braunschweiger
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
2972%
Mortadella
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
114%
Braunschweiger

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.