Mortadella vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mortadella and Headcheese
- Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Headcheese has more Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11760% higher.
- Headcheese has 226 times less Selenium than Mortadella. Mortadella has 22.6µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
- Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Headcheese, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +425.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
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 | +417.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132943.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +507.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
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:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.2% |
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +103.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 13.83g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 10.9g |
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 37IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.122mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 941mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 72.2mg | 104.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 3.402g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 5.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg |
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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
2747%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese 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 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.