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Mortadella vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mortadella and Chicken gizzard

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11753% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard has 22 times less Sodium than Mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Chicken gizzard has 56mg.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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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 +266.7%
Contains more Iron +127.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 179
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +127.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +168.3%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains more Selenium +81.9%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 179

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.468
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.468

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +847.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Water +29.9%
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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +847.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2055.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2055.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

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 gizzard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 25.39g 2.68g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 154kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 17mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 163mg 179mg Chicken gizzard
Sodium 1246mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.1mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.06mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 0.03mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 22.6µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.026mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.21mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.12mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.468mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.071mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 5µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.04µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 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 56mg 370mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.13g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.528g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.353g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chicken gizzard
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
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 314mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.