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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.

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.
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% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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.
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% 30% 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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
31% 3% 65%
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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
54% 39% 7%
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.
Mortadella Elk meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Elk meat Opinion
Calories 311kcal 162kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 25.39g 3.41g Mortadella
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 72mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 18mg 5mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 392mg Elk meat
Iron 1.4mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.1mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 97mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 1246mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 10.5µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.144mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.37mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 9µg Elk meat
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.97g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.161g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.633mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.213mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.262mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.394mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.735mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.52mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

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Mortadella Elk meat
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
2747%
Mortadella
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
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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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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.