Mortadella vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mortadella and lamb shoulder?
- Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, yet lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11750% higher.
- Mortadella has 19 times more sodium than lamb shoulder. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while lamb shoulder has 65mg.
- Lamb shoulder has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.
We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +72.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.6% |
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.74g
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 | 0.25mg | 11750% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 65mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 2.55µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 6.66mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 4.48mg | 22% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 183mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 22.53g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 92mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.61g | 10% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 20.24g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 8.3g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 25.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 8.74g | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 279kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.714mg | 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%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
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.