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Beef Liver vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef Liver and Mortadella?

  • Beef Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Iron, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11506% higher.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +23705%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +412.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1086.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%

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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1515.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4668.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +8333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4367.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +382.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +912.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Mortadella Opinion
Calories 191kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 29.08g 16.37g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 25.39g Mortadella
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 3.05g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 3.05g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 49IU 41IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 352mg 163mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1.4mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.06mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.1mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 97mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1246mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.03mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 22.6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.119mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 2.673mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.44mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.48µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 3µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Mortadella
Choline 426mg 72.2mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 9.51g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.152mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.633mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.708mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.213mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.262mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.394mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.598mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.735mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.52mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1003%
Beef Liver
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 340mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.