Mortadella vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mortadella and sardine different?
- Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and iron.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11752% more than sardine.
- Mortadella contains 6 times more saturated fat than sardine. Mortadella contains 9.51g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than sardine (0).
Mortadella, beef, pork and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +254.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2022.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +405.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67300.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +827.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +504.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +121.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
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
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.227mg | 11752% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 8.94µg | 311% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 490mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 52.7µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 307mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 1.528g | 36% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 382mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 142mg | 29% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 11.45g | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 4.8µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.92mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 193IU | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 3.869g | 19% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 24.62g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 5.245mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.186mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 5.148g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 2.04mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.31mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 39mg | 7% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.642mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)