Mortadella vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mortadella and elk meat
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2 and selenium; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11741% more.
- Mortadella contains 25 times more sodium than elk meat. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while elk meat contains 50mg.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of elk meat is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +481.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
30.76 g
Fats:
3.41 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.93 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +644.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1073.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1837.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.37mg | 11741% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 2.96µg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 50mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 1.342g | 37% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 3.41g | 34% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 4.07mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.349mg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 30.76g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 285mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.485mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 0.97g | 26% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 10.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 6.143mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 0.161g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 4.12mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.212mg | 15% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 162kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 392mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.144mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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