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Mortadella vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mortadella and macadamia

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, iron, and magnesium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11757% higher.
  • Macadamia has less sodium.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than mortadella (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1081.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +372.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13670%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +904.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.473mg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more WaterWater +3745.6%
Contains more OtherOther +153.5%
Contains more FatsFats +198.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.1%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +417.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Macadamia DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.162mg 11757%
Manganese 0.03mg 4.131mg 178%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 58.877g 119%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 1.195mg 90%
Fats 25.39g 75.77g 78%
Copper 0.06mg 0.756mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 5mg 54%
Selenium 22.6µg 3.6µg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Iron 1.4mg 3.69mg 29%
Magnesium 11mg 130mg 28%
Calories 311kcal 718kcal 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Protein 16.37g 7.91g 17%
Phosphorus 97mg 188mg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Saturated fat 9.51g 12.061g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.502g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.275mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 85mg 7%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.3mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.758mg 6%
Potassium 163mg 368mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Carbs 3.05g 13.82g 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.54mg 2%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.473mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.