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Mortadella vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mortadella and Candy bar?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11759% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Candy bar is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Candies, peanut bar types in this article.

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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 Iron +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +380.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +4043.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +380.9%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +217.5%
Contains more Potassium +149.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.6%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +4043.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117592.3%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117592.3%
Contains more Folate +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3168.8%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +1454.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.5
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +3168.8%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +1454.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.3%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 16.37g 15.5g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 3.05g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 311kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 0g 42.22g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 18mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.4mg 0.97mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 97mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 163mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 1246mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 2.1mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.06mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.03mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 22.6µg 4.7µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.14mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 3µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.149mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.534mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.986mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.545mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.185mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.735mg 0.638mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.385mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 9.51g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.832g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.