Italian sausage vs Mortadella - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and Mortadella?
- Italian sausage 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 has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Mortadella. Italian sausage 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.4%
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Potassium
+55.2%
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Sodium
-41.3%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Zinc
+17.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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Magnesium
+27.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.4%
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Potassium
+55.2%
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-41.3%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Zinc
+17.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+377.3%
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Vitamin B3
+21.6%
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Vitamin B5
+15.9%
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Vitamin B6
+130.8%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+90971.4%
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Vitamin B12
+62.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+377.3%
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Vitamin B3
+21.6%
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Vitamin B5
+15.9%
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Vitamin B6
+130.8%
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Folate
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+90971.4%
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Vitamin B12
+62.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.65g | 3.05g |
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| Protein | 14.25g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 31.33g | 25.39g |
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| Carbs | 0.65g | 3.05g |
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| Calories | 346kcal | 311kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Iron | 1.18mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 142mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 731mg | 1246mg |
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| Zinc | 1.79mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin E | mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.568mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.25mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.563mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.52mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 0.956mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.083mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.346mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.477mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.572mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.411mg | 0.52mg |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 56mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.27g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.34g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.03g | 3.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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2972
Mineral Summary Score
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45
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
86%
98%
Carbohydrates
1%
3%
Fats
145%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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