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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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
Lamb
5
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Equal in Water - 52.3
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +49.8%
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 24.52g 16.37g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 294kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 17mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 1.88mg 1.4mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 97mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 163mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1246mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.1mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 26.4µg 22.6µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.673mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.44mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 18µg 3µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.48µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.152mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.633mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.708mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.213mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.262mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.394mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.598mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.735mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.52mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 8.83g 9.51g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.