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Brotwurst vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brotwurst and Mortadella

  • Brotwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11752% more than Brotwurst.
  • Mortadella contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, while Mortadella contains 0.119mg.
  • Brotwurst has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
7
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +32.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.1

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
5
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 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 E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Carbs - 3.05
Equal in Water - 52.3
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Carbs - 3.05
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 14.3g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 27.8g 25.39g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 323kcal 311kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 48mg 18mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 97mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 163mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 1246mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 2.1mg
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.03mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.119mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 2.673mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 5µg 3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.48µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.6mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.08mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.14mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.37mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.68mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.44mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 63mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.93g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 11.38g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.