Brie vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brie and mortadella?
- Brie is richer in calcium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11729% higher.
- Mortadella contains less saturated fat.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.
We used Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +922.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +603.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +368.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +577.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.39g
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Water
~52.3g
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Other
~2.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
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 | -45.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 153mg | 11729% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 9.51g | 36% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 1246mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Folate | 65µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 3.12g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 22.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 2.673mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 97mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 72.2mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 16.37g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 11.38g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.48µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 25.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 311kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Potassium | 152mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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