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Mortadella vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mortadella and Pork Meat

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Pork 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 Pork Meat. While Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, Pork 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.
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%
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 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.
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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%
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% 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
Contains more Fats +623.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.2%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Water +32.8%
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
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
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
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 Pork Meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 26.17g Pork 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 Pork Meat
Phosphorus 97mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 163mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 1246mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.1mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 38.2µg Pork 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 Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.387mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 3µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.57µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.633mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 1.213mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.262mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.394mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.735mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.52mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 56mg 73mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.033g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 1.334g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.506g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Pork 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%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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

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. Pork 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.