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Mortadella vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mortadella and fireweed

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, fireweed is higher in manganese, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11759% more than fireweed.
  • Fireweed has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2411.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1318.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.1%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22246.7%

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111578.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +3633.3%

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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +247.6%
Contains more FatsFats +823.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +530.2%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Fireweed DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.137mg 11759%
Manganese 0.03mg 6.704mg 290%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 34mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.51g 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Calcium 18mg 429mg 41%
Selenium 22.6µg 0.9µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.632mg 39%
Fats 25.39g 2.75g 35%
Magnesium 11mg 156mg 35%
Copper 0.06mg 0.32mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 28%
Folate 3µg 112µg 27%
Protein 16.37g 4.71g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.356mg 18%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.674mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 2.4mg 13%
Calories 311kcal 103kcal 10%
Potassium 163mg 494mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.033mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 3.05g 19.22g 5%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.66mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 108mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 8.62g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.