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Mortadella vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mortadella and Pork

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11745% more.
  • Mortadella contains 20 times more Sodium than Pork. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 Iron +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +100.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +159.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +100.4%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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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Pork
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +637%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +224.7%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +10.7%
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +82.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +224.7%
Contains more Protein +66.9%
Contains more Water +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pork Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 27.32g Pork
Fats 25.39g 13.92g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 242kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pork
Iron 1.4mg 0.87mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 97mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 163mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 1246mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 41IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.321mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 3µg 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.7µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.633mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.213mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.262mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.394mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.735mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.52mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 56mg 80mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 6.19g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.2g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.