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Mortadella vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mortadella and bockwurst?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11751% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times more selenium than bockwurst. Mortadella has 22.6µg of selenium, while bockwurst has 11.3µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less sodium.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.

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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% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +470%
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg

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% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g
~equal in Carbs ~2.95g
~equal in Water ~54.47g
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.256g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.233mg 11751%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.86µg 26%
Sodium 1246mg 756mg 21%
Selenium 22.6µg 11.3µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.378mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.616mg 18%
Cholesterol 56mg 93mg 12%
Phosphorus 97mg 169mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.891mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.193mg 6%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.171mg 6%
Protein 16.37g 14.03g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.328g 5%
Choline 72.2mg 46.4mg 5%
Folate 3µg 17µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 13.138g 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg 4%
Saturated fat 9.51g 10.256g 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 270mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Calcium 18mg 41mg 2%
Calories 311kcal 301kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg 1%
Fats 25.39g 25.87g 1%
Carbs 3.05g 2.95g 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Zinc 2.1mg 2.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2746%
Mortadella
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.746g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.