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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +416.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +668.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1257.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
~equal in Carbs ~3.05g
~equal in Water ~52.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.51g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.12g

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
Calories 327kcal 311kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 28.5g 25.39g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 3.05g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 3.05g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 180mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 48IU 41IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 9mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 199mg 163mg Braunschweiger
Iron 11.2mg 1.4mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 2.1mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 97mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 1246mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.03mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 22.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.48µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 3µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 72.2mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 9.51g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 11.38g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 3.12g Braunschweiger
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
340%
Braunschweiger
2747%
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.