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Mortadella vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and true morels

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and selenium, while true morels are higher in iron, copper, vitamin D, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11753% more than true morels.
  • Mortadella has 146 times more saturated fat than true morels. Mortadella has 9.51g of saturated fat, while true morels have 0.065g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Mushrooms, morel, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +927.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.1%
Contains more IronIron +770%
Contains more CopperCopper +941.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1856.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.03mg

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%
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% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +410%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.44mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.136mg

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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4354.4%
Contains more OtherOther +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.2%
Contains more WaterWater +71.3%

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
12% 9% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21784.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +620.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella True morels DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.205mg 11753%
Iron 1.4mg 12.18mg 135%
Copper 0.06mg 0.625mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 21mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.065g 43%
Fats 25.39g 0.57g 38%
Selenium 22.6µg 2.2µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.052g 28%
Protein 16.37g 3.12g 27%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.587mg 24%
Vitamin D 41IU 206IU 21%
Vitamin D 1µg 5.1µg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.433g 18%
Calories 311kcal 31kcal 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 194mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Potassium 163mg 411mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.069mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.252mg 3%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 5.1g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 2.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.44mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.136mg 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella True morels
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
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 1225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.445g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.