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Cervelat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cervelat and Mortadella different?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11744% more than Cervelat.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Mortadella, beef, pork types were used in this article.

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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 +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Equal in Sodium - 1246
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Equal in Sodium - 1246

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46263.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
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% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46263.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +24.9%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
Equal in Carbs - 3.05
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +24.9%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
Equal in Carbs - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 3.05g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 16.37g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 25.39g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 3.05g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 311kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 9mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 2.04mg 1.4mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 97mg Cervelat
Potassium 260mg 163mg Cervelat
Sodium 1300mg 1246mg Mortadella
Zinc 2.56mg 2.1mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.06mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 20.3µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 44IU 41IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.119mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 2.673mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.13mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.48µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 74mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 11.51g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 11.38g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Cervelat
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.