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Mortadella vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mortadella and chicken sandwich

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11746% more.
  • Mortadella contains 11 times more vitamin B12 than chicken sandwich. Mortadella contains 1.48µg of vitamin B12, while chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1038.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +995.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +431.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1466.7%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +126.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.28g
~equal in Water ~48.94g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.177g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.3mg 11746%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.13µg 56%
Saturated fat 9.51g 2.123g 34%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 7.72mg 32%
Fats 25.39g 11.19g 22%
Sodium 1246mg 753mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.383mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 4.481g 17%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.41mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.2mg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.61mg 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg 13%
Folate 3µg 47µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.23mg 9%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.219mg 8%
Choline 72.2mg 35.3mg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Cholesterol 56mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.5µg 6%
Carbs 3.05g 20.89g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Selenium 22.6µg 19.9µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 58mg 4%
Calories 311kcal 250kcal 3%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 245mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Protein 16.37g 16.28g 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.177g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

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Mortadella Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.387g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.