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Turkey meat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey meat and Mortadella?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11748% higher.
  • Turkey meat has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. Turkey meat has 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Mortadella has 0.13mg.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
7
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
5
:
6
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Fats +243.6%
Contains more Carbs +4983.3%
Contains more Other +502.1%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 Protein +74.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Fats +243.6%
Contains more Carbs +4983.3%
Contains more Other +502.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 28.55g 16.37g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0.06g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 189kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 14mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 97mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 163mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 1246mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 2.1mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.014mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 29.8µg 22.6µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 15IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.673mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.44mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.13mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.152mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.633mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.708mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 1.213mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.262mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.394mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.598mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.735mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.52mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.101g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 2.155g 9.51g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.