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Mortadella vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Cervelat different?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11744% more than Cervelat.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types were used 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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Sodium - 1300
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 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Contains more Iron +45.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Equal in Sodium - 1300

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 B2 +46263.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
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% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46263.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +271.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Water +15.8%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Contains more Other +24.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Carbs - 3.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 16.37g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 25.39g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 3.05g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 311kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 9mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 97mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 163mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 1246mg 1300mg Mortadella
Zinc 2.1mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 20.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 41IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.33mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 3µg 2µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 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 74mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 11.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.2g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.