Mortadella vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mortadella and cheeseburgers different?
- Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12; however, cheeseburgers are richer in folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, manganese, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11741% higher.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more sodium than cheeseburgers. While mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, cheeseburgers contain only 515mg.
- Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than cheeseburgers (66).
Mortadella, beef, pork and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties 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 SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +953.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42048.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +94.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +149.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2233.3% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +819% |
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Protein
~16.51g
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.9% |
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 | 0.363mg | 11741% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 515mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.76µg | 30% |
| Folate | 3µg | 70µg | 17% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 14.72g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 5.217mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.71mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 5.413g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.293mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 6.473g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.316mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 119mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.658g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 161mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.228mg | 8% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 28.9mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 28.03g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.111mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 2IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 19.6µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.49mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.545mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 163mg | 196mg | 1% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 308kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 16.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)