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Mortadella vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mortadella and Horse meat

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11760% higher.
  • Mortadella has 23 times more Sodium than Horse meat. While Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, Horse meat has only 55mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
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7
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +185%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +259.3%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.6%
Contains more Potassium +132.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +81.9%
Contains more Copper +185%

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
7
:
4
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.5%
Mortadella
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%
Horse meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +113.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Fats +319.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Mortadella
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
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +319.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +71.9%
Contains more Water +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 25.39g 6.05g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 175kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 8mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 97mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 163mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 1246mg 55mg Horse meat
Zinc 2.1mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.03mg 0.022mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 13.5µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.12mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 0.633mg 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 1.213mg 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 1.262mg 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.394mg 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 0.735mg 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 0.52mg 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 56mg 68mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.9g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.12g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.85g Mortadella

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Mortadella Horse meat
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
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.