Mortadella vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mortadella and Italian sausage different?
- Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11751% higher.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more Sodium than Italian sausage. While Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, Italian sausage contains only 743mg.
Mortadella, beef, pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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
+16.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+75.3%
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Potassium
+86.5%
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Sodium
-40.4%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Copper
+33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Selenium - 22
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Calcium
+16.7%
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Magnesium
+63.6%
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Phosphorus
+75.3%
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Potassium
+86.5%
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Sodium
-40.4%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Copper
+33.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Selenium - 22
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 B2
+65565.2%
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Vitamin B12
+13.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+423.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.8%
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Vitamin B6
+153.8%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
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Vitamin B2
+65565.2%
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Vitamin B12
+13.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+423.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.8%
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Vitamin B6
+153.8%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+11%
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+33.2%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Carbs
+40%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Equal in Water - 47.13
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16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
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2.89 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
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47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Water
+11%
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+33.2%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Carbs
+40%
Equal in Fats - 27.31
Equal in Water - 47.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
Saturated Fat:
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.12 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.195
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 41IU | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.518g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)