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Ground turkey vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ground turkey and mortadella?

  • Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper, yet mortadella is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11753% higher.
  • Ground turkey has 5 times more vitamin B6 than mortadella. Ground turkey has 0.633mg of vitamin B6, while mortadella has 0.13mg.
  • Mortadella contains less cholesterol.
  • Ground turkey has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.

We used Ground turkey, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
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 +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~72.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +67.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more FatsFats +144.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1706.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.12g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 153mg 11753%
Sodium 78mg 1246mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.13mg 39%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 2.673mg 38%
Saturated fat 2.669g 9.51g 31%
Fats 10.4g 25.39g 23%
Protein 27.37g 16.37g 22%
Phosphorus 254mg 97mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 11.38g 20%
Selenium 31.1µg 22.6µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.44mg 15%
Cholesterol 93mg 56mg 12%
Copper 0.151mg 0.06mg 10%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.48µg 6%
Calories 203kcal 311kcal 5%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.119mg 4%
Potassium 294mg 163mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin D 8IU 41IU 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Iron 1.52mg 1.4mg 2%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Choline 78.2mg 72.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 28mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 3.12g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
52%
Ground turkey
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.