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Mortadella vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mortadella and muffin

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, muffin has more vitamin K, manganese, folate, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11757% higher.
  • Muffin has 9 times less vitamin B12 than mortadella. Mortadella has 1.48µg of vitamin B12, while muffin has 0.16µg.
  • Muffin is lower in sodium.
  • Muffin has a higher glycemic index than mortadella.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +467.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1396.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~10mg
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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%
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93765%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +825%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2350%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.6%
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more WaterWater +109.5%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1637.7%

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
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +136%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.163mg 11757%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.16µg 55%
Sodium 1246mg 336mg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 8.103g 33%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 39.2µg 31%
Saturated fat 9.51g 2.844g 30%
Selenium 22.6µg 8.2µg 26%
Protein 16.37g 4.49g 24%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.449mg 18%
Carbs 3.05g 53g 17%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.37mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 4.822g 16%
Fats 25.39g 16.07g 14%
Folate 3µg 48µg 11%
Cholesterol 56mg 30mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.418mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg 7%
Phosphorus 97mg 146mg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 4IU 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Choline 72.2mg 92.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.168mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 44mg 3%
Calories 311kcal 375kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.3mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 51.9g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Copper 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 910mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.666g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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