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Mortadella vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mortadella and gingerbread?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11757% higher.
  • Mortadella has 25 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Mortadella has 1.48µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index than gingerbread.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +438.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.3%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2176.7%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +319.7%
Contains more FatsFats +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +86.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1513.1%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Gingerbread
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.162mg 11757%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.06µg 59%
Sodium 1246mg 327mg 40%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.683mg 28%
Protein 16.37g 3.9g 25%
Saturated fat 9.51g 4.122g 24%
Iron 1.4mg 2.88mg 19%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.39mg 16%
Carbs 3.05g 49.2g 15%
Copper 0.06mg 0.195mg 15%
Magnesium 11mg 70mg 14%
Fats 25.39g 16.4g 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 22.6µg 16.3µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 7.124g 11%
Folate 3µg 33µg 8%
Cholesterol 56mg 32mg 8%
Potassium 163mg 439mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.216g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.738mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.19mg 6%
Phosphorus 97mg 54mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Calcium 18mg 71mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.19mg 5%
Calories 311kcal 356kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.375mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 49.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 919mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.388g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.