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Mortadella vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mortadella and Chicken neck

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken neck has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11755% higher.
  • Chicken neck has 19 times less Sodium than Mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Chicken neck has 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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 Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.033
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% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.033

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 B1 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.24
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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Equal in Fats - 26.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.55
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.55

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chicken neck Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 14.07g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 26.24g Chicken neck
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 297kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.4mg 1.9mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Chicken neck
Phosphorus 97mg 112mg Chicken neck
Potassium 163mg 137mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 64mg Chicken neck
Zinc 2.1mg 1.86mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Chicken neck
Manganese 0.03mg 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 22.6µg 12µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.3mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.047mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.191mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.608mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.17mg Chicken neck
Folate 3µg 5µg Chicken neck
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.26µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.137mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.545mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.588mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.933mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 1.005mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.332mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.514mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.641mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.348mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 99mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 7.27g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 10.55g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 5.68g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Chicken neck
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
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.