Ham vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and mortadella
- Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11754% higher.
- Mortadella has 6 times less vitamin B1 than ham. Ham has 0.754mg of vitamin B1, while mortadella has 0.119mg.
- Ham is lower in saturated fat.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than ham.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75642.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +359.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +477.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 153mg | 11754% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.119mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 9.51g | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.48µg | 35% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 25.39g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 11.38g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 3.12g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 16.37g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 2.673mg | 8% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 311kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.1mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 22.6µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 1246mg | 2% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 72.2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 41IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham 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 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.