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Mortadella vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mortadella and arborio rice

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus, while arborio rice has more manganese and folate.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11768% more than arborio rice.
  • The amount of sodium in arborio rice is lower.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +526.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1090%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg

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% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +956150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +593.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13263.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1421.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +842%
Contains more WaterWater +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19520.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6140%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.016mg 11768%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 0mg 54%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.051g 43%
Fats 25.39g 0.19g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.058g 28%
Protein 16.37g 2.36g 28%
Selenium 22.6µg 7.5µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.05g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.4mg 15%
Folate 3µg 59µg 14%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.357mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Calories 311kcal 130kcal 9%
Phosphorus 97mg 33mg 9%
Carbs 3.05g 28.73g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.493mg 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.059mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.164mg 4%
Potassium 163mg 26mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.397mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.46mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.072mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 28.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Arborio rice
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
2746%
Mortadella
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.459g)

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.