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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, 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.
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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
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%
~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% 0% 4.4% 30% 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 0% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9932.8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.2%
~equal in Carbs ~3.1g
~equal in Water ~50.6g

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.307g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.193g

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Braunschweiger
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
2747%
Mortadella
340%
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.