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.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 153mg | 11750% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1246mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.48µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.673mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.1mg | 21% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 16.37g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 97mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 3.12g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 22.6µg | 7% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 25.39g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 11.38g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 72.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 9.51g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 311kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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
