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Mortadella vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and Marinara sauce?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11765% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 Iron +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Selenium +1954.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +356.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +950%
Contains more Selenium +1954.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +356.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250719.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250719.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +768.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1061%
Contains more Fats +1615.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Water +67.1%
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
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +1061%
Contains more Fats +1615.5%
Contains more Other +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Water +67.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2918.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2918.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +514.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Protein 16.37g 1.41g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 1.48g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Calories 311kcal 51kcal Mortadella
Sugar 0g 5.5g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 18mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 1.4mg 0.78mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 97mg 34mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 1246mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 2.1mg 0.2mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.03mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 22.6µg 1.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.024mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.061mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 3µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.377g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.508g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1216mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce 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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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.
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.