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Mortadella vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mortadella and cardamom?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11755% higher.
  • Cardamom contains less sodium.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Spices, cardamom types in this comparison.

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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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1981.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2027.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +586.5%
Contains more IronIron +897.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +538.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93233.3%

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.
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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
~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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.1%
Contains more FatsFats +279%
Contains more WaterWater +531.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100.3%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1208%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Cardamom DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.182mg 11755%
Manganese 0.03mg 28mg 1216%
Iron 1.4mg 13.97mg 157%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 18mg 53%
Magnesium 11mg 229mg 52%
Zinc 2.1mg 7.47mg 49%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.68g 40%
Calcium 18mg 383mg 37%
Copper 0.06mg 0.383mg 36%
Fats 25.39g 6.7g 29%
Potassium 163mg 1119mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.87g 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Carbs 3.05g 68.47g 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.43g 18%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 97mg 178mg 12%
Protein 16.37g 10.76g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.102mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.198mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Calories 311kcal 311kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 40.47g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Cardamom
Low Calories diet Equal
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.