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Mortadella vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mortadella and ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus than mortadella.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11769% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less saturated fat.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index than ginger ale.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16200%
Contains more IronIron +677.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +28800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.2%
Contains more WaterWater +74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Ginger ale DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0mg 11769%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 7mg 54%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0g 43%
Selenium 22.6µg 0.1µg 41%
Fats 25.39g 0g 39%
Protein 16.37g 0g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0g 21%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.05mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 0.18mg 15%
Calories 311kcal 34kcal 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 0mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0mg 9%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.018mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Potassium 163mg 1mg 5%
Calcium 18mg 3mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 1mg 2%
Carbs 3.05g 8.76g 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 0g 8.9g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.