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Fish oil vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fish oil and mortadella

  • Mortadella is richer than fish oil in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11769% more than fish oil.
  • Fish oil has 14 times more cholesterol than mortadella. Fish oil has 766mg of cholesterol, while mortadella has 56mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than fish oil (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, herring 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +293.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 61% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.604 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 +397%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0mg 153mg 11769%
Cholesterol 766mg 56mg 237%
Fats 100g 25.39g 115%
Monounsaturated fat 56.564g 11.38g 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 3.12g 83%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 0mg 1246mg 54%
Saturated fat 21.29g 9.51g 54%
Selenium 0µg 22.6µg 41%
Protein 0g 16.37g 33%
Calories 902kcal 311kcal 30%
Zinc 0mg 2.1mg 19%
Iron 0mg 1.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.673mg 17%
Phosphorus 0mg 97mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.119mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.44mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Potassium 0mg 163mg 5%
Magnesium 0mg 11mg 3%
Calcium 0mg 18mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Fish oil
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.