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Vienna sausage vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vienna sausage and Mortadella

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline in Mortadella is higher than in Vienna sausage.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11761% more than Vienna sausage.
  • Vienna sausage contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Mortadella. While Vienna sausage contains 87mg of Cholesterol, Mortadella contains only 56mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.4%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.7%

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% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142890.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
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 WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +30.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Mortadella Opinion
Calories 230kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 10.5g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 19.4g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 2.6g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 2.6g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 87mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 25IU 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 7mg 11mg Mortadella
Calcium 10mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 101mg 163mg Mortadella
Iron 0.88mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Zinc 1.6mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 49mg 97mg Mortadella
Sodium 879mg 1246mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 16.9µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 4µg 3µg Vienna sausage
Choline 43.7mg 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 7.125g 9.51g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.357mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.557mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.797mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.791mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.265mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.573mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.273mg 0.52mg Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vienna sausage Mortadella
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
24%
Vienna sausage
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.