Mortadella vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mortadella and Chicken meat different?
- Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, however, Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11756% higher.
- Mortadella contains 21 times more Vitamin D than Chicken meat. While Mortadella contains 41IU of Vitamin D, Chicken meat contains only 2IU.
- Chicken meat has less Sodium.
Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+11.1%
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Manganese
+50%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+87.6%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-93.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+11.1%
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Manganese
+50%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+87.6%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-93.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.26
Equal in Zinc - 1.94
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Vitamin B2
+90971.4%
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Vitamin B12
+393.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.7%
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Vitamin B3
+217.5%
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Vitamin B5
+134.1%
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Vitamin B6
+207.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Vitamin B2
+90971.4%
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Vitamin B12
+393.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.7%
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Vitamin B3
+217.5%
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Vitamin B5
+134.1%
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Vitamin B6
+207.7%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+50%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+86.7%
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+∞%
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Protein
+66.8%
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Water
+13.7%
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
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2.89 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
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0 g
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Fats
+86.7%
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+66.8%
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+13.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+113.1%
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Saturated Fat
-60.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.97
Saturated Fat:
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.12 g
Saturated Fat:
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.97 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+113.1%
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Saturated Fat
-60.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.97
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 13.6g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 239kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 3.79g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.97g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat 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 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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