Mortadella vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mortadella and blue cheese
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, blue cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11740% higher.
- Blue cheese has 5 times less iron than mortadella. Mortadella has 1.4mg of iron, while blue cheese has 0.31mg.
- Mortadella is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Cheese, blue.
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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 IronIron | +351.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +299% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39952.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +368.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +290% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.382mg | 11740% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 528mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 18.669g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 387mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.729mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 0.8g | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.22µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 1.016mg | 10% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 21.4g | 10% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 15.4mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 7.778g | 9% |
| Folate | 3µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.66mg | 5% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 28.74g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 1146mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 256mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 2.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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