Mortadella vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mortadella and lamb leg
- Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and copper.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11752% higher.
- Mortadella has 22 times more sodium than lamb leg. While mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, lamb leg has only 56mg.
- Lamb leg has a lower glycemic index (0) than mortadella (28).
The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +68.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
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:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +312.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
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Protein
~17.91g
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
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.9% |
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 | 0.23mg | 11752% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 56mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 2.5µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 6.26mg | 22% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 17.07g | 13% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.35g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 7g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.32mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 7.43g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 230kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 17.91g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 249mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 20.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.567mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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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