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Chorizo vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Mortadella different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11746% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Mortadella. While Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Mortadella contains only 0.119mg.
  • Mortadella has less Cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
8
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Equal in Sodium - 1246
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +144.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Equal in Sodium - 1246
Equal in Selenium - 22.6

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
6
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50900%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Chorizo
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50900%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Water +64.2%
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +64%
Contains more Water +64.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.12
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.12

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 24.1g 16.37g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 25.39g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 455kcal 311kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.59mg 1.4mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 97mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 163mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1246mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 2.1mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 61IU 41IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.119mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.673mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.48µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.152mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.633mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.708mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.213mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.262mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.394mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.598mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.735mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.52mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 14.38g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 11.38g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.12g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
68%
Chorizo
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.