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Blue cheese vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese and Mortadella

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11740% higher.
  • Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
6
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +299%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Iron +351.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%
Equal in Sodium - 1246
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +299%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Iron +351.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%
Equal in Sodium - 1246

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
6
:
5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39952.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39952.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Mortadella
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 Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +13.2%
Contains more Other +76.8%
Contains more Carbs +30.3%
Contains more Water +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
0
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 21.4g 16.37g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 25.39g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 353kcal 311kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 528mg 18mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 97mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 163mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 1246mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 2.1mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.009mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 14.5µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.44mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.13mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 3µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.152mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.633mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.708mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.213mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.262mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.394mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.598mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.735mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.52mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 18.669g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.