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Mortadella vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mortadella and frankfurter

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, and polyunsaturated fat; however, frankfurter is richer in phosphorus.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11766% more.
  • Mortadella contains 3558 times more Vitamin B2 than frankfurter. Mortadella contains 153mg of Vitamin B2, while frankfurter contains 0.043mg.
  • Frankfurter contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.055mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.03mg

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% 0% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355714%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.9µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.048g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 311kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 16.37g 11.16g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.05g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.05g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 56mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 41IU 36IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 12mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 316mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Mortadella
Sugar 0g 1.31g Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.055mg Mortadella
Zinc 2.1mg 2.03mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 152mg Frankfurter
Sodium 1246mg 992mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.9µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.021mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 10.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.018mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.043mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.028mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.185mg Frankfurter
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.38µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 3µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 72.2mg 48.6mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 10.979g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.765g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.121mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.519mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.58mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.994mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 1.055mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.319mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.487mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.608mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.362mg Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Frankfurter
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
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.