Cheese vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheese and mortadella different?
- Cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11736% higher.
- Mortadella has less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than mortadella (28).
Cheese, cheddar and Mortadella, beef, pork are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3844.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +369.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +222.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35647.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4430.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +337.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
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Carbs
~3.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 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 | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +119.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 153mg | 11736% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 18mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 97mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 9.51g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1246mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 2.673mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.48µg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.4mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.1mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 16.37g | 13% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 25.39g | 12% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 22.6µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 3.12g | 11% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 72.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 11.38g | 5% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 311kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 41IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 3.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
35%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.357g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.