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Mortadella vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mortadella and Lamb

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11750% more.
  • Mortadella contains 21 times more Vitamin D than Lamb. Mortadella contains 41IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb contains 2IU.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +112.4%
Contains more Copper +98.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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
4
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Equal in Water - 53.72
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +252.4%
Contains more Protein +49.8%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 25.39g 20.94g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 294kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 17mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 97mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 163mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1246mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.1mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.06mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.03mg 0.022mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.25mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Folate 3µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.633mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.213mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.262mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.394mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.735mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.52mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 56mg 97mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 8.82g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.51g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.