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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
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
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Water
~50.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 1.525mg | 11652% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 20.09µg | 775% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4220µg | 469% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 11.2mg | 123% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 58µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 3.38mg | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 180mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 8.368mg | 36% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 255.9mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 977mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 168mg | 10% |
| Folate | 3µg | 44µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.81mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 28.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 14.5g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 12.731g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 9.307g | 1% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 327kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 48IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.193g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
382%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)