Mackerel vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and mortadella?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11738% more.
- Mackerel has 13 times more vitamin B12 than mortadella. While mackerel has 19µg of vitamin B12, mortadella has only 1.48µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in mackerel is lower.
- The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +781.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1183.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37035.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~52.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 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 | -56.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 153mg | 11738% |
| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 1.48µg | 730% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 22.6µg | 53% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 1246mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 2.673mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 97mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.13mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 9.51g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 11mg | 20% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 16.37g | 15% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Fats | 17.81g | 25.39g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.44mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 11.38g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 3.12g | 8% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 163mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 311kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0g | N/A |
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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
217%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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