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Mortadella vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mortadella and chestnut

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11761% higher.
  • Chestnut has less cholesterol.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than chestnut (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +740%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.7%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +686.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2746.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +718.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1739.9%
Contains more OtherOther +307%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +810.2%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2290.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +472.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.104mg 11761%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 27mg 53%
Copper 0.06mg 0.472mg 46%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.26g 42%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Fats 25.39g 1.38g 37%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.854mg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Protein 16.37g 2g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.476g 27%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.545g 17%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.25mg 17%
Potassium 163mg 715mg 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.731mg 12%
Magnesium 11mg 54mg 10%
Folate 3µg 38µg 9%
Calories 311kcal 131kcal 9%
Carbs 3.05g 27.76g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.233mg 8%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.73mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 46mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.148mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 27.76g N/A
Phosphorus 97mg 99mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.