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Mortadella vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mortadella and focaccia

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and choline, while focaccia has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, and manganese.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11746% more than focaccia.
  • The amount of cholesterol in focaccia is lower.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +125.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1113.3%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2389.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +256.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +221.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1074.4%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.301mg 11746%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.877g 39%
Folate 3µg 138µg 34%
Sodium 1246mg 561mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.47mg 29%
Fats 25.39g 7.89g 27%
Iron 1.4mg 3.16mg 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Protein 16.37g 8.77g 15%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.364mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 5.67g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.994g 14%
Choline 72.2mg 2.9mg 13%
Selenium 22.6µg 15.9µg 12%
Carbs 3.05g 35.82g 11%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.42mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.33mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.67mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 128mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.645mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Calories 311kcal 249kcal 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.091mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 35mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.113mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 114mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g 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 Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.633g)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.