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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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
7
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2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 22.6

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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
6
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5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.6%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.2%
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 Fats +23.4%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.2%
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 14.25g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 31.33g 25.39g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 346kcal 311kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.18mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 142mg 97mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 253mg 163mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 731mg 1246mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.058mg 0.03mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 24.8µg 22.6µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.119mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 2.673mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.44mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.13mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 8µg 3µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.563mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.956mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.083mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.346mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.572mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.411mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 76mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 11.27g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 11.38g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 3.12g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
2972%
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.