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Mortadella vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Mashed potato different?

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11768% higher.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +351.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +2725%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Iron +351.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +2725%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +75.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.4%
Contains more Manganese +226.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2014.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2014.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +268.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +892.1%
Contains more Fats +800.4%
Contains more Other +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.3%
Contains more Water +52.2%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +892.1%
Contains more Fats +800.4%
Contains more Other +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.3%
Contains more Water +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1480.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1480.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 16.37g 1.65g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 2.82g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 311kcal 89kcal Mortadella
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0g 0.5g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 1.3g Mashed potato
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.4mg 0.31mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 97mg 59mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 1246mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 2.1mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.035mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.098mg Mashed potato
Selenium 22.6µg 0.8µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.015mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.015mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.08mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 9µg Mashed potato
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.07µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
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 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.72g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.342g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.933g)
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.

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.