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Brisket raw vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brisket raw and mortadella

  • Brisket raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron, while mortadella has more vitamin B2 and selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11756% more than brisket raw.
  • Brisket raw contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than mortadella. While brisket raw contains 0.42mg of vitamin B6, mortadella contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in brisket raw is lower.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brisket raw is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
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 +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%

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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 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 +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +244.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 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 -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1256.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 153mg 11756%
Sodium 79mg 1246mg 51%
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 1.48µg 40%
Saturated fat 2.59g 9.51g 31%
Fats 7.37g 25.39g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.13mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 3.46g 11.38g 20%
Zinc 4.31mg 2.1mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 3.12g 19%
Phosphorus 201mg 97mg 15%
Selenium 16.4µg 22.6µg 11%
Protein 20.72g 16.37g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 2.673mg 8%
Calories 155kcal 311kcal 8%
Iron 1.92mg 1.4mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 330mg 163mg 5%
Choline 86.5mg 72.2mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 11mg 3%
Cholesterol 62mg 56mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.44mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.119mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 18mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Brisket raw
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.