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Pork spare ribs vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork spare ribs and Mortadella different?

  • Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11750% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. Pork spare ribs contain 0.574mg of Vitamin B6, while Mortadella contains 0.13mg.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork types were 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.
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
Pork spare ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6

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.
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60856.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork spare ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +130%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60856.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Pork spare ribs
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
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
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
Equal in Fats - 25.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs
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Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.2%
Pork spare ribs
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork spare ribs Mortadella
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 Pork spare ribs Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 15.47g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 23.4g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 277kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 15mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 0.91mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 141mg 97mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 242mg 163mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 81mg 1246mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 2.5mg 2.1mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 22µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.22mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 41IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 1µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.119mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 2.673mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.44mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.13mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.152mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.695mg 0.633mg Pork spare ribs
Isoleucine 0.761mg 0.708mg Pork spare ribs
Leucine 1.318mg 1.213mg Pork spare ribs
Lysine 1.435mg 1.262mg Pork spare ribs
Methionine 0.426mg 0.394mg Pork spare ribs
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.598mg Pork spare ribs
Valine 0.809mg 0.735mg Pork spare ribs
Histidine 0.668mg 0.52mg Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 80mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.222g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 7.529g 9.51g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 3.12g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs Mortadella
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.981g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.