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Mortadella vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mortadella and Meatball

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11752% more.
  • Mortadella contains 2 times more Sodium than Meatball. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Meatball contains 666mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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
2
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8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +840%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +26.4%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +840%

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
3
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
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2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Equal in Water - 53.67
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
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2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 16.37g 14.4g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 22.21g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 311kcal 286kcal Mortadella
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 18mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 97mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 163mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 1246mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.1mg 1.66mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.03mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 22.6µg 15.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.23mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 3µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 66mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.577g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 9.188g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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Mortadella Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.