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Mortadella vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and chocolate ice cream

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and choline, while chocolate ice cream is higher in calcium and copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11754% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Mortadella has 16 times more sodium than chocolate ice cream. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while chocolate ice cream has 76mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than mortadella (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +804%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +505.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78766%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1082.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.8%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +824.6%
~equal in Water ~55.7g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +661%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.194mg 11754%
Sodium 1246mg 76mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.29µg 50%
Selenium 22.6µg 2.5µg 37%
Protein 16.37g 3.8g 25%
Fats 25.39g 11g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 3.21g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.41g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.226mg 15%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.58mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg 13%
Saturated fat 9.51g 6.8g 12%
Choline 72.2mg 22.5mg 9%
Calcium 18mg 109mg 9%
Carbs 3.05g 28.2g 8%
Copper 0.06mg 0.135mg 8%
Cholesterol 56mg 34mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 0.93mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.055mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.042mg 6%
Calories 311kcal 216kcal 5%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.14mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 8IU 4%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Potassium 163mg 249mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.554mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Phosphorus 97mg 107mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 27g N/A
Sugar 0g 25.36g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.