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Mortadella vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and Italian sausage raw?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11756% higher.
  • Mortadella has 2 times more Sodium than Italian sausage raw. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Italian sausage raw has 731mg.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
7
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 24.8
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Selenium - 24.8

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
5
:
6
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
4
:
1
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.2%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Equal in Other - 2.69
Mortadella
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
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Carbs +369.2%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Equal in Water - 51.08
Equal in Other - 2.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
1
:
2
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0.65g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 14.25g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 3.05g 0.65g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.4mg 1.18mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Italian sausage raw
Phosphorus 97mg 142mg Italian sausage raw
Potassium 163mg 253mg Italian sausage raw
Sodium 1246mg 731mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 2.1mg 1.79mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Italian sausage raw
Manganese 0.03mg 0.058mg Italian sausage raw
Selenium 22.6µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.168mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 3µg 8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.91µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.114mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.563mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.956mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 1.083mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.346mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.477mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.572mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.411mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 76mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 11.27g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.03g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Italian sausage raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
2972%
Mortadella
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.