Corned beef vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between corned beef and mortadella?
- Corned beef is higher in zinc, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11756% more.
- Corned beef has 3 times more copper than mortadella. While corned beef has 0.154mg of copper, mortadella has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mortadella is lower.
- The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.
We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +32.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +357.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +548.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.6% |
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Protein
~16.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +365.7% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 153mg | 11756% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.1mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 32.8µg | 22.6µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 3.12g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 9.51g | 14% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 1246mg | 12% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 25.39g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.48µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 11.38g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 16.37g | 4% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 311kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.673mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 72.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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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
33%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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