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Mortadella vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Chorizo different?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11746% higher.
  • Mortadella has less Saturated Fat.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 1235
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Sodium - 1235
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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 +50900%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50900%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Other +35.6%
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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Other +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 1.86g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 25.39g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 3.05g 1.86g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 18mg 8mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 97mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 163mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1246mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 2.1mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.03mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 22.6µg 21.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 41IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.3mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 3µg 2µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.633mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.708mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.213mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.262mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.394mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.735mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.52mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 56mg 88mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 14.38g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.