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Ginger vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Mortadella?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11767% higher.
  • Ginger has 4 times more Copper than Mortadella. Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, while Mortadella has 0.06mg.
  • Ginger contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ginger root, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Ginger
Ginger
5
:
5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +663.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +290.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +663.3%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%

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.
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
7
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.1%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +376%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Carbs +482.6%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +799.5%
Contains more Fats +3285.3%
Contains more Other +275.3%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +482.6%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +799.5%
Contains more Fats +3285.3%
Contains more Other +275.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7289.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 3.05g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 0.75g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 17.77g 3.05g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Sugar 1.7g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 0.6mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 43mg 11mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 97mg Mortadella
Potassium 415mg 163mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 1246mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.226mg 0.06mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.03mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg Ginger
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.13mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 3µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.036mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.074mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.057mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.013mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.073mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.03mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 9.51g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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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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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.