Mortadella vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mortadella and meatball
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, meatball is richer in phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, fiber, and folate.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11752% more.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more sodium than meatball. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while meatball contains 666mg.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mortadella is 28, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +840% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.23mg | 11752% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 666mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 239mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.282mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.924mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 7.627g | 9% |
| Folate | 3µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.202mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 9.188g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.77mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 45.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 2IU | 5% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 22.21g | 5% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 296mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 14.4g | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.66mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 3.108mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.346g | 2% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 286kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.3% |
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.346g
