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Brisket vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brisket and Mortadella?

  • Brisket is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11756% higher.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Zinc than Mortadella. Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, while Mortadella has 2.1mg.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Mortadella, beef, pork 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.
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.6%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +73.6%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.6%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89373.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89373.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +932.1%
Equal in Water - 52.3
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +932.1%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.1%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 28.82g 16.37g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 289kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 16mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 2.43mg 1.4mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 97mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 163mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 1246mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.1mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 27.1µg 22.6µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Brisket
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 2.673mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.44mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.13mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 3µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.48µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.152mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.633mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.708mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.213mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.262mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.394mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.598mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.735mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.52mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 7.305g 9.51g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Brisket
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.205g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.