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Marinara sauce vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Mortadella?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11765% higher.
  • Marinara sauce has 11 times more Vitamin E than Mortadella. Marinara sauce has 2.4mg of Vitamin E , while Mortadella has 0.22mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Cholesterol.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
6
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4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +356.7%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Selenium +1954.5%
Marinara sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +356.7%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Selenium +1954.5%

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.
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
7
:
5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250719.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Marinara sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250719.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
2
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Protein +1061%
Contains more Fats +1615.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Marinara sauce
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Contains more Protein +1061%
Contains more Fats +1615.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
1
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2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2918.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
Marinara sauce
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2918.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 3.05g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 1.48g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 8.06g 3.05g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Sugar 5.5g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 97mg Mortadella
Potassium 319mg 163mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 1246mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.081mg 0.06mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.03mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.22mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 2.673mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.13mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 3µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 13.9µg 1.6µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 2mg 56mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 9.51g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce 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
23%
Marinara sauce
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.