Lamb vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lamb and Mortadella
- Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11750% more.
- Lamb contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mortadella. Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Mortadella contains 2.673mg.
- Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.4% |
~equal in
Water
~52.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
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 | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.6% |
~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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 25.39g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 1246mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 3.12g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.52mg |
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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
52%
2747%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb 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 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.