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Mortadella vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mortadella and Matzo?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Matzo is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11747% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Matzo is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Crackers, matzo, plain types 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 Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +2066.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Iron +125.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +2066.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.443

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +1713.6%
Contains more Water +1116.3%
Contains more Other +381.7%
Contains more Carbs +2644.3%
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
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +1713.6%
Contains more Water +1116.3%
Contains more Other +381.7%
Contains more Carbs +2644.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8860.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8860.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Matzo
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 Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 16.37g 10g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 1.4g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 311kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0g 0.29g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 18mg 13mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 97mg 89mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 112mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 2.1mg 0.68mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg
Manganese 0.03mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 22.6µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.291mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.115mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.116mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.267mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.371mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.692mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.193mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.176mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.494mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.42mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.213mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.127g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.603g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo 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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.