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Mortadella vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mortadella and crackers different?

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11734% higher.
  • Crackers have less sodium.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than crackers (63).

Mortadella, beef, pork and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1536.7%

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +652.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4231.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1565.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1909.8%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g

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% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.456mg 11734%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 13.137g 67%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 69.3µg 56%
Iron 1.4mg 4.03mg 33%
Selenium 22.6µg 6.7µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.416mg 25%
Sodium 1246mg 726mg 23%
Phosphorus 97mg 248mg 22%
Folate 3µg 92µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.491mg 20%
Protein 16.37g 6.64g 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 3.05g 61.3g 19%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 3.03mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.51g 5.562g 18%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.49mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 6.553g 12%
Choline 72.2mg 9.6mg 11%
Calories 311kcal 510kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.352mg 10%
Calcium 18mg 120mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.104mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Magnesium 11mg 18mg 2%
Fats 25.39g 26.43g 2%
Potassium 163mg 118mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 59g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.417mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.948g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.