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Duck meat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Duck meat and Mortadella

  • Duck meat is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11749% more than Duck meat.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
6
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%

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.
Duck meat
Duck meat
8
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.3%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Mortadella
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Equal in Water - 52.3
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Mortadella
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 +16%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 18.99g 16.37g Duck meat
Fats 28.35g 25.39g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 337kcal 311kcal Duck meat
Calcium 11mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 2.7mg 1.4mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Duck meat
Phosphorus 156mg 97mg Duck meat
Potassium 204mg 163mg Duck meat
Sodium 59mg 1246mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.227mg 0.06mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 20µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 210IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.22mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.119mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 2.673mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.44mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.13mg Duck meat
Folate 6µg 3µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.6µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.152mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 0.633mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.708mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg 1.213mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg 1.262mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg 0.394mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.598mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg 0.735mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.67g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 11.38g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 3.12g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.