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Mortadella vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mortadella and fast food?

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet fast food is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11741% more.
  • Mortadella has 4 times more sodium than fast food. While mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, fast food has only 331mg.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +118.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1090%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42048.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +111.4%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +932.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +135.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.363mg 11741%
Sodium 1246mg 331mg 40%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.89µg 25%
Saturated fat 9.51g 4.493g 23%
Fats 25.39g 12.01g 21%
Iron 1.4mg 3.06mg 21%
Folate 3µg 80µg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.617mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.317mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 4.835g 16%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.357mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.68g 10%
Carbs 3.05g 31.5g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Cholesterol 56mg 33mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.121mg 7%
Choline 72.2mg 34.4mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.212mg 6%
Phosphorus 97mg 134mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU 5%
Selenium 22.6µg 20.3µg 4%
Calcium 18mg 62mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.52mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.53mg 2%
Calories 311kcal 297kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Potassium 163mg 197mg 1%
Protein 16.37g 16.52g 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.