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Mortadella vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mortadella and brisket raw

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2 and selenium, while brisket raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11756% more than brisket raw.
  • Mortadella contains 16 times more sodium than brisket raw. While mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, brisket raw contains only 79mg.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brisket raw is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw.

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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 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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%
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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
~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
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +244.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

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
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +228.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1256.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.17mg 11756%
Sodium 1246mg 79mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.43µg 40%
Saturated fat 9.51g 2.59g 31%
Fats 25.39g 7.37g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.42mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 3.46g 20%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.31mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.23g 19%
Phosphorus 97mg 201mg 15%
Selenium 22.6µg 16.4µg 11%
Protein 16.37g 20.72g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.94mg 8%
Calories 311kcal 155kcal 8%
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Potassium 163mg 330mg 5%
Choline 72.2mg 86.5mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Cholesterol 56mg 62mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 5mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.014mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.709mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Brisket raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.