Mortadella vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mortadella and Headcheese
- Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Headcheese has more Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11760% higher.
- Headcheese has 226 times less Selenium than Mortadella. Mortadella has 22.6µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
- Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Headcheese, pork.
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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
+12.5%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+73.2%
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Potassium
+425.8%
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Zinc
+116.5%
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Selenium
+22500%
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Sodium
-24.5%
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Copper
+103.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+73.2%
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Potassium
+425.8%
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Zinc
+116.5%
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Selenium
+22500%
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Sodium
-24.5%
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Copper
+103.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
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
+11.1%
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Vitamin B1
+417.4%
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Vitamin B2
+132943.5%
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Vitamin B3
+507.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+41%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46.2%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.9
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Vitamin D
+11.1%
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Vitamin B1
+417.4%
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Vitamin B2
+132943.5%
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Vitamin B3
+507.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+41%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46.2%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.4%
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Fats
+132.9%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+102.1%
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Water
+41.2%
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
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2.89 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
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0 g
Water:
73.84 g
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1.43 g
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Protein
+18.4%
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Fats
+132.9%
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+102.1%
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Water
+41.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+103.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+175.1%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
Saturated Fat:
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.12 g
Saturated Fat:
3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.134 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+103.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+175.1%
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Saturated Fat
-64.2%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 13.83g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 10.9g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 157kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 941mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.122mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 3.402g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 5.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.134g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)