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Mortadella vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mortadella and Chicken heart

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Chicken heart is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11713% more than Chicken heart.
  • Chicken heart contains 17 times less Sodium than Mortadella. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +425.6%
Contains more Iron +325.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Contains more Copper +476.7%
Contains more Manganese +196.7%
Equal in Potassium - 176
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 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +425.6%
Contains more Iron +325.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +213.8%
Contains more Copper +476.7%
Contains more Manganese +196.7%
Equal in Potassium - 176

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 B2 +20916.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20916.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +481.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.9%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +392.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Other +240%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.55
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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Fats +172.1%
Contains more Carbs +329.6%
Contains more Other +240%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 15.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0.71g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 15.55g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 9.33g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0.71g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 153kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 12mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Chicken heart
Phosphorus 97mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 163mg 176mg Chicken heart
Sodium 1246mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 2.1mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.06mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.03mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 22.6µg 4.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.728mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.36mg Chicken heart
Folate 3µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.199mg Chicken heart
Threonine 0.633mg 0.704mg Chicken heart
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.833mg Chicken heart
Leucine 1.213mg 1.355mg Chicken heart
Lysine 1.262mg 1.303mg Chicken heart
Methionine 0.394mg 0.376mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.696mg Chicken heart
Valine 0.735mg 0.88mg Chicken heart
Histidine 0.52mg 0.408mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 136mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.37g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.71g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chicken heart
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
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is relatively richer in vitamins
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 heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.