Mortadella vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mortadella and jerky
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, and potassium.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11758% more.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more selenium than jerky. Mortadella contains 22.6µg of selenium, while jerky contains 10.7µg.
- Mortadella contains less sodium.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +363.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +266.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +319.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +270% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107646.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.1% |
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:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.7% |
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Fats
~25.6g
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
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~11.305g
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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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.142mg | 11758% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 8.11mg | 55% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 5.42mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 407mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 2081mg | 36% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 33.2g | 34% |
| Folate | 3µg | 134µg | 33% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 10.7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.99µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.227mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.011g | 14% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 597mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 51mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 109.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 1.732mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 10.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 410kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 11IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.154mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 11g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 25.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 9g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 11.305g | 0% |
| 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% |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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