Mortadella vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mortadella and ground chicken
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, while ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11746% more than ground chicken.
- Mortadella contains 17 times more sodium than ground chicken. While mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, ground chicken contains only 75mg.
- Ground chicken has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground chicken is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +315.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50562.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
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:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
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
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.302mg | 11746% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 75mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.51µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.538mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 3.11g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 7.107mg | 28% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 10.92g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 234mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.327mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 107mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 4.879g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 14.3µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 677mg | 15% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 23.28g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.08g | 7% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 189kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.92mg | 2% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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