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Bratwurst vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bratwurst and Mortadella

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11753% more.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Mortadella. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Mortadella contains 0.119mg.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
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%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Selenium +60.3%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
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%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Selenium +60.3%

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.
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
6
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Bratwurst
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Mortadella
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
52%
Bratwurst
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
49%
Mortadella

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.