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Candy bar vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and mortadella?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11759% more.
  • Candy bar has 41 times more manganese than mortadella. While candy bar has 1.243mg of manganese, mortadella has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of sodium in candy bar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1190%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4043.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +380.9%

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +32.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1454.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3168.8%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
~equal in Protein ~16.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 -50.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.13mg 11759%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 153mg 11758%
Copper 0.774mg 0.06mg 79%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.03mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.12g 50%
Sodium 156mg 1246mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.673mg 33%
Selenium 4.7µg 22.6µg 33%
Phosphorus 308mg 97mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.22mg 26%
Magnesium 110mg 11mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 9.51g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg 19%
Folate 75µg 3µg 18%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.1mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 3.05g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 11.38g 13%
Fats 33.7g 25.39g 13%
Calories 522kcal 311kcal 11%
Choline 29.4mg 72.2mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.44mg 8%
Potassium 407mg 163mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Iron 0.97mg 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.119mg 2%
Protein 15.5g 16.37g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 3.05g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.832g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.