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Ground chicken vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground chicken and Mortadella

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, while Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11746% more than Ground chicken.
  • Ground chicken contains 4 times more Potassium than Mortadella. While Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, Mortadella contains only 163mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mortadella is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.2%
Contains more Potassium +315.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +58%
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.2%
Contains more Potassium +315.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +58%
Equal in Zinc - 2.1
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50562.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.119
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50562.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Fats +132.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228.4%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +42.2%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Fats +132.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +228.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 23.28g 16.37g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 189kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 8mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 0.93mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 97mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 163mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 1246mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg Ground chicken
Manganese 0.016mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 14.3µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Ground chicken
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.119mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 2.673mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.44mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.13mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg Ground chicken
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.152mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg 0.633mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.708mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.213mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.262mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.394mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.598mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.735mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.52mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.087g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 3.11g 9.51g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground chicken 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%
Ground chicken
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.