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Salami vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salami and Mortadella different?

  • Salami is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11742% higher.
  • Salami contains 33 times more Manganese than Mortadella. While Salami contains 0.978mg of Manganese, Mortadella contains only 0.03mg.
  • Mortadella has less Sodium.

Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Mortadella, beef, pork are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +3160%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +3160%
Contains more Selenium +38.5%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%

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.
Salami
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42757.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48
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% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
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 B1 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42757.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Folate - 3
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
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 Protein +33.5%
Contains more Other +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.38
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 21.85g 16.37g Salami
Fats 25.9g 25.39g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 336kcal 311kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 15mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.56mg 1.4mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 97mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 163mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 1246mg Mortadella
Zinc 2.93mg 2.1mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.06mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.03mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 22.6µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 41IU 41IU
Vitamin D 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.119mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2.673mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.44mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.13mg Salami
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.48µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.521mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.929mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.107mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.301mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.668mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.359mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 89mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.586g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.316g 9.51g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
58%
Salami
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.