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Headcheese vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between headcheese and mortadella

  • Headcheese has more copper; however, mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11760% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times less copper than headcheese. Headcheese has 0.122mg of copper, while mortadella has 0.06mg.
  • Headcheese is lower in sodium.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than headcheese.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork 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 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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 CopperCopper +103.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +425.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22500%
~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% 0% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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 EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +507.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 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 -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 153mg 11760%
Selenium 0.1µg 22.6µg 41%
Saturated fat 3.402g 9.51g 28%
Fats 10.9g 25.39g 22%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.48µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 11.38g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 2.673mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.12g 13%
Sodium 941mg 1246mg 13%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.119mg 8%
Calories 157kcal 311kcal 8%
Copper 0.122mg 0.06mg 7%
Phosphorus 56mg 97mg 6%
Choline 104.1mg 72.2mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg 5%
Protein 13.83g 16.37g 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 56mg 4%
Potassium 31mg 163mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin D 37IU 41IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Magnesium 9mg 11mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg 0%
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
23%
Headcheese
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.