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Mortadella vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mortadella and cheesecake?

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, yet cheesecake is higher in vitamin A.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11754% more.
  • Mortadella has 14 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. While mortadella has 2.673mg of vitamin B3, cheesecake has only 0.195mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheesecake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Cheesecake commercially prepared types 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~93mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1270.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +770.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +221.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +736.1%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.921g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.193mg 11754%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.17µg 55%
Sodium 1246mg 438mg 35%
Selenium 22.6µg 5.2µg 32%
Protein 16.37g 5.5g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.195mg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.51mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.602g 10%
Iron 1.4mg 0.63mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.028mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 8.634g 7%
Carbs 3.05g 25.5g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.052mg 6%
Choline 72.2mg 45.9mg 5%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.14mg 5%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Fats 25.39g 22.5g 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.02mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 41IU 18IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.571mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Potassium 163mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.56mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.51g 9.921g 2%
Calories 311kcal 321kcal 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 93mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 25.1g N/A
Cholesterol 56mg 55mg 0%
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.