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Mortadella vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mortadella and Turkey bacon

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11751% higher.
  • Turkey bacon has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Mortadella. Mortadella has 0.119mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +43%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +43%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64457%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
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 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64457%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Protein - 15.94
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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Equal in Protein - 15.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.6%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 1.89g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 15.94g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 16.93g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 1.89g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 226kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.4mg
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 97mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 163mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1246mg 1069mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.1mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.06mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 15.8µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.237mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 3µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.19µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
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 86mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.184g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 6.223g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Turkey bacon
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
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.