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Mortadella vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mortadella and Mussels

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11737% more than Mussels.
  • Mussels contains 11 times less Saturated Fat than Mortadella. Mortadella contains 9.51g of Saturated Fat, while Mussels contains 0.85g.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 +83.3%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +22566.7%
Contains more Selenium +296.5%
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +380%
Contains more Magnesium +236.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.8%
Contains more Potassium +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +22566.7%
Contains more Selenium +296.5%

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 B2 +36328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1521.6%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.9%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1521.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Equal in Other - 3.18
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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +142.3%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Equal in Other - 3.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 16.37g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 25.39g 4.48g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 311kcal 172kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 1.4mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 11mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 97mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 163mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 1246mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 2.1mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.06mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.03mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 22.6µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.42mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.633mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.213mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.262mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.394mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.735mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.52mg 0.457mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 56mg
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 1.014g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.212g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (56 mg)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.