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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 for 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.
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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
~equal in Sodium ~1300mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +271.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg
~equal in Choline ~78.9mg

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
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 WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +24.9%
~equal in Protein ~17.45g
~equal in Carbs ~3.33g

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.33mg 11744%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 5.5µg 168%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.2g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.26mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.31mg 10%
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg 10%
Saturated fat 9.51g 11.51g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Fats 25.39g 30.43g 8%
Iron 1.4mg 2.04mg 8%
Cholesterol 56mg 74mg 6%
Selenium 22.6µg 20.3µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 12.97g 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.56mg 4%
Calories 311kcal 362kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.15mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 260mg 3%
Sodium 1246mg 1300mg 2%
Protein 16.37g 17.45g 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 111mg 2%
Choline 72.2mg 78.9mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 3.33g N/A
Carbs 3.05g 3.33g 0%
Vitamin D 41IU 44IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 0%
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2746%
Mortadella
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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.