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Mortadella vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mortadella and Barbecue chicken

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11752% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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% 30% 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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2441.7%
Contains more OtherOther +228.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%

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% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mortadella Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 311kcal 226kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 25.39g 15.08g Mortadella
Net carbs 3.05g 0.12g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0.12g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 127mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 18mg 16mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 1.4mg 0.95mg Mortadella
Sugar 0g 0.12g Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 2.1mg 1.78mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 1246mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.005mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 22µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.055mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.227mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.47µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Mortadella
Choline 72.2mg 62.9mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 6.446g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.038g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.633mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 1.213mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.262mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.394mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.735mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.52mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Barbecue chicken
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
2747%
Mortadella
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 911mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.