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Duck meat vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between duck meat and mortadella

  • Duck meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11749% more than duck meat.
  • Duck meat has 4 times more copper than mortadella. Duck meat has 0.227mg of copper, while mortadella has 0.06mg.
  • Mortadella is lower in cholesterol.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than duck meat (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +393.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +252.4%
~equal in Water ~52.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 153mg 11749%
Sodium 59mg 1246mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.48µg 49%
Copper 0.227mg 0.06mg 19%
Iron 2.7mg 1.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.44mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 2.673mg 13%
Cholesterol 84mg 56mg 9%
Phosphorus 156mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.119mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Fats 28.35g 25.39g 5%
Vitamin D 3IU 41IU 5%
Protein 18.99g 16.37g 5%
Selenium 20µg 22.6µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.13mg 4%
Choline 50.4mg 72.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 11.38g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 3.12g 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.22mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.1µg 1.6µg 3%
Zinc 1.86mg 2.1mg 2%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Saturated fat 9.67g 9.51g 1%
Calories 337kcal 311kcal 1%
Potassium 204mg 163mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat 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 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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.