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Turkey bacon vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey bacon and Mortadella

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11751% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times less Phosphorus than Turkey bacon. Turkey bacon has 222mg of Phosphorus, while Mortadella has 97mg.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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 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%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +43%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
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%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +43%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64457%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64457%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
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
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 +18.2%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.37

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey bacon Mortadella
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 Turkey bacon Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 15.94g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 16.93g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 1.89g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 226kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 80mg 18mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.4mg
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 97mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 163mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1246mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 2.1mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.06mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 15.8µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 2.673mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.44mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.13mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.48µg 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 86mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.184g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 4.52g 9.51g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 3.12g 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
Turkey bacon 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
33%
Turkey bacon
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
49%
Mortadella

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.