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Mortadella vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mortadella and Pork loin

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11750% more than Pork loin.
  • Mortadella has 25 times more Sodium than Pork loin. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork loin has 50mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
4
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5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.056
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.7%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.056

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
6
:
6
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61593.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
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%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61593.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Water +28%
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
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +280.3%
Contains more Protein +20.6%
Contains more Water +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 25.39g 12.58g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 198kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.4mg 0.79mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 97mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 163mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 1246mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.1mg 1.74mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.056mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 21IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.248mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 3µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.53µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.633mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.213mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.262mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.394mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.735mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.52mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 56mg 63mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 5.61g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.34g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 ($)
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.