Mortadella vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mortadella and Blood sausage
- Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Blood sausage is higher in Iron.
- Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11759% more than Blood sausage.
- Blood sausage contains 4 times less Phosphorus than Mortadella. Mortadella contains 97mg of Phosphorus, while Blood sausage contains 22mg.
- Blood sausage has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Blood sausage.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +328.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +357.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.9% |
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Water
~47.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311kcal | 379kcal |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 14.6g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 34.5g |
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 1.29g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 1.29g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 120mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 52IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 6.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 22mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 680mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 15.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 72.2mg | 72.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 13.4g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 15.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.18mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.57mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.32mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.39mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.05mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.82mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.02mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.71mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage 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 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.