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Turkey breast vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey breast and Mortadella

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11760% higher.
  • Turkey breast has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. While Turkey breast has 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Mortadella has only 0.13mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.2%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Fats +261.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +177.9%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +33.7%
Contains more Water +33.9%
Contains more Fats +261.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +177.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 21.89g 16.37g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 157kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 13mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 97mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 163mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1246mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.074mg 0.06mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.4µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.673mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.44mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.13mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.152mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.633mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.708mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.213mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.262mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.394mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.598mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.735mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.52mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 1.91g 9.51g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.