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Mortadella vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mortadella and Duck meat

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Duck meat is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11749% more than Duck meat.
  • Mortadella has 21 times more Sodium than Duck meat. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Duck meat has 59mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
4
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6
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +278.3%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Iron +92.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +278.3%

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
8
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +218.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Equal in Water - 51.84
Mortadella
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
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Equal in Water - 51.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.67
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 25.39g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Calcium 18mg 11mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Duck meat
Phosphorus 97mg 156mg Duck meat
Potassium 163mg 204mg Duck meat
Sodium 1246mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 2.1mg 1.86mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 20µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 41IU 3IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.269mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.18mg Duck meat
Folate 3µg 6µg Duck meat
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.3µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.633mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.213mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.262mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.394mg 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.735mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.52mg 0.462mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 84mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 9.67g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.65g Duck meat

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Duck meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.