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Headcheese vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Headcheese and Mortadella

  • Headcheese has more Copper, however, Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11760% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times less Copper than Headcheese. Headcheese has 0.122mg of Copper, while Mortadella has 0.06mg.
  • Headcheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, 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.
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Selenium +22500%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Selenium +22500%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.1%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 Water +41.2%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.1%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 13.83g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 10.9g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 157kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 16mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 56mg 97mg Mortadella
Potassium 31mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 941mg 1246mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.122mg 0.06mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 0.1µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
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 69mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 3.402g 9.51g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese 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 ($)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.