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Mortadella vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mortadella and mousse

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron; however, mousse is richer in vitamin A and calcium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11753% more.
  • Mortadella contains 33 times more sodium than mousse. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while mousse contains 38mg.
  • Mousse has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mousse is 42, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Mousse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 47% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.4%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +240%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +426.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.151g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Mousse DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.205mg 11753%
Sodium 1246mg 38mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.47µg 42%
Cholesterol 56mg 140mg 28%
Selenium 22.6µg 7.4µg 28%
Protein 16.37g 4.14g 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 140µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 5.027g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.146mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.879g 15%
Fats 25.39g 16g 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.64mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 0.55mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 96mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.058mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.045mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Calories 311kcal 225kcal 4%
Carbs 3.05g 16.07g 4%
Folate 3µg 15µg 3%
Phosphorus 97mg 117mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.51mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.075mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.533mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.51g 9.151g 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.059mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 143mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 15.47g N/A
Sugar 0g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Mousse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2746%
Mortadella
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 1208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.