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Fast food vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fast food and Mortadella?

  • Fast food is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11741% more.
  • Fast food has 27 times more Folate than Mortadella. While Fast food has 80µg of Folate, Mortadella has only 3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fast food is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +118.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +101.7%
Contains more Manganese +1090%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
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:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42048.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.3%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42048.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Carbs +932.8%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.37
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 Carbs +932.8%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Equal in Protein - 16.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +135.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 3.05g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 16.37g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 31.5g 3.05g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 18mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.4mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 97mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 163mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 1246mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.1mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.06mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.03mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.22mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.119mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.673mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.44mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.13mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 3µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.46mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.13mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.785mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.306mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.598mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.402mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 33mg 56mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 4.493g 9.51g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.