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Lamb loin vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb loin and Mortadella

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Copper, however, Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11751% more than Lamb loin.
  • Mortadella contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Mortadella contains 2.673mg.
  • Mortadella has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~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 0% 0% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
~equal in Fats ~25.39g
~equal in Water ~52.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 +17.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Mortadella Opinion
Calories 309kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 22.55g 16.37g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 95mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 246mg 163mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 1.4mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 2.1mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 97mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 1246mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.02mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 24.6µg 22.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 2.673mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.44mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.48µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 3µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg 72.2mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.152mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.633mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.708mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.213mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.262mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.394mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.598mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.735mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.52mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.