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Mortadella vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mortadella and Chicken breast

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11760% more than Chicken breast.
  • Mortadella contains 16 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. While Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, Chicken breast contains only 79mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
5
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5
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.054
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +69.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.054

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
4
:
7
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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%
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +439.1%
Contains more Carbs +498%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%
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
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +439.1%
Contains more Carbs +498%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Protein +104.3%
Contains more Water +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Chicken breast
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 Mortadella Chicken breast Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0.51g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 33.44g Chicken breast
Fats 25.39g 4.71g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0.51g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 187kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 16mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1.14mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 97mg 246mg Chicken breast
Potassium 163mg 276mg Chicken breast
Sodium 1246mg 79mg Chicken breast
Zinc 2.1mg 1.08mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.054mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.021mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 26.2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 41IU 5IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.079mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.125mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 14.782mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.64mg Chicken breast
Folate 3µg 4µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.37µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Chicken breast
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 0.633mg 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 1.213mg 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 1.262mg 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.394mg 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 0.735mg 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 0.52mg 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 56mg 91mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.29g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 1.72g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.07g Mortadella

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Mortadella Chicken breast
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
2972%
Mortadella
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.