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Balsamic vinegar vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and mortadella different?

  • Mortadella has more zinc, phosphorus, and iron than balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for mortadella is 53% higher.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 CarbsCarbs +458.4%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3240.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 11769%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 23mg 1246mg 53%
Saturated fat 0g 9.51g 43%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Fats 0g 25.39g 39%
Protein 0.49g 16.37g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.1mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 17%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Calories 88kcal 311kcal 11%
Phosphorus 19mg 97mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Iron 0.72mg 1.4mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Carbs 17.03g 3.05g 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.03mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 0.06mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 3.05g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.