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Mortadella vs. Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mortadella and Meat

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Meat is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11739% higher.
  • Mortadella has 22 times more Sodium than Meat. While Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, Meat has only 57mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
7
Meat
Meat
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Selenium +69%

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
6
:
4
Meat
Meat
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39434.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +468.5%
Mortadella
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%
Meat
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% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39434.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +698.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +468.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Meat
Meat
Contains more Fats +623.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.2%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Mortadella
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
Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +623.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.2%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Meat
Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 26.17g Meat
Fats 25.39g 3.51g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 143kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 6mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Meat
Phosphorus 97mg 267mg Meat
Potassium 163mg 421mg Meat
Sodium 1246mg 57mg Meat
Zinc 2.1mg 2.42mg Meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.111mg Meat
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 38.2µg Meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.08mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 10IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.95mg Meat
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.387mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 7.432mg Meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.012mg Meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.739mg Meat
Folate 3µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.57µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.275mg Meat
Threonine 0.633mg 1.175mg Meat
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.288mg Meat
Leucine 1.213mg 2.229mg Meat
Lysine 1.262mg 2.427mg Meat
Methionine 0.394mg 0.721mg Meat
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.1mg Meat
Valine 0.735mg 1.367mg Meat
Histidine 0.52mg 1.13mg Meat
Cholesterol 56mg 73mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.033g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.198g Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 1.334g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.506g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Meat

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Meat
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
65%
Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
54%
Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meat
Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meat
Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meat
Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.