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Italian sausage raw vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between italian sausage raw and mortadella?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11756% higher.
  • Italian sausage raw has 5 times more vitamin B1 than mortadella. Italian sausage raw has 0.568mg of vitamin B1, while mortadella has 0.119mg.
  • Mortadella contains less cholesterol.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.2%
~equal in Water ~52.3g
~equal in Other ~2.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 +26%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 153mg 11756%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.119mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.48µg 24%
Sodium 731mg 1246mg 22%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg 13%
Fats 31.33g 25.39g 9%
Saturated fat 11.27g 9.51g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 11.38g 7%
Cholesterol 76mg 56mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 3.12g 6%
Phosphorus 142mg 97mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 2.673mg 4%
Selenium 24.8µg 22.6µg 4%
Protein 14.25g 16.37g 4%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.1mg 3%
Iron 1.18mg 1.4mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 163mg 3%
Calories 346kcal 311kcal 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 3.05g 1%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.03mg 1%
Folate 8µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.44mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 3.05g N/A
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.