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Mortadella vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and broccoli

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11760% more than broccoli.
  • Broccoli is lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more IronIron +91.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +480.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6762.2%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.7%
Contains more WaterWater +70.7%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +103354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8110.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.117mg 11760%
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 101.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 33mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.039g 43%
Fats 25.39g 0.37g 38%
Selenium 22.6µg 2.5µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.011g 28%
Protein 16.37g 2.82g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.038g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.41mg 15%
Folate 3µg 63µg 15%
Calories 311kcal 34kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.639mg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 18.7mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Iron 1.4mg 0.73mg 8%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.21mg 8%
Potassium 163mg 316mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 66mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.071mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.78mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.573mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.175mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Carbs 3.05g 6.64g 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.049mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.471g)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.