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Mortadella vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mortadella and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus in mortadella is higher than in beer.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11767% more than beer.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +503.7%
Contains more IronIron +6900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1100%
Contains more ZincZinc +20900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +611900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +973.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +614.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3458.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.4%
Contains more WaterWater +75.8%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.025mg 11767%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.02µg 61%
Sodium 1246mg 4mg 54%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0g 43%
Selenium 22.6µg 0.6µg 40%
Fats 25.39g 0g 39%
Protein 16.37g 0.46g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.01mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 0.02mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.513mg 14%
Calories 311kcal 43kcal 13%
Phosphorus 97mg 14mg 12%
Choline 72.2mg 10.1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.005mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.041mg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0.005mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Potassium 163mg 27mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 4mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.008mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 3.55g 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 3.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.