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Mortadella vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mortadella and caribou meat

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, while caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11700% more than caribou meat.
  • Mortadella contains 21 times more sodium than caribou meat. While mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, caribou meat contains only 60mg.
  • Caribou meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of caribou meat is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.2%
Contains more IronIron +340.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +338.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190%

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.8%
~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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +474.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Caribou meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.9mg 11700%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 6.64µg 215%
Iron 1.4mg 6.17mg 60%
Sodium 1246mg 60mg 52%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 2.68mg 45%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.7g 36%
Fats 25.39g 4.42g 32%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.26mg 29%
Protein 16.37g 29.77g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 1.33g 25%
Copper 0.06mg 0.263mg 23%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.79mg 19%
Phosphorus 97mg 233mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 109mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.62g 17%
Selenium 22.6µg 13.6µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.32mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.25mg 11%
Choline 72.2mg 122.6mg 9%
Calories 311kcal 167kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Potassium 163mg 310mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.087mg 2%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.458mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.273mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.347mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.457mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.697mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.324mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 1.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Caribou meat
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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.