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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +2027.8%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1981.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +586.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +538.3%
Contains more Manganese +93233.3%
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 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2027.8%
Contains more Iron +897.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1981.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +586.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +538.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
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% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +279%
Contains more Water +531.6%
Contains more Carbs +2144.9%
Contains more Other +100.3%
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 Protein +52.1%
Contains more Fats +279%
Contains more Water +531.6%
Contains more Carbs +2144.9%
Contains more Other +100.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 40.47g Cardamom
Protein 16.37g 10.76g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 6.7g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 68.47g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 311kcal
Fiber 0g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 18mg 383mg Cardamom
Iron 1.4mg 13.97mg Cardamom
Magnesium 11mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 97mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 163mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 1246mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 2.1mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.06mg 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 0.03mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.182mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.102mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Cardamom
Folate 3µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.87g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.43g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Cardamom
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
20%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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.