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Mortadella vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mortadella and Olive

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Olive has more Iron, and Copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11769% more than Olive.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Olive is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).

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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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
6
:
4
Olive
Olive
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1937.5%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +318.3%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Olive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more Potassium +1937.5%
Contains more Zinc +854.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +2411.1%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +135.7%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Copper +318.3%

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
9
:
3
Olive
Olive
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Mortadella
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%
Olive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1344.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Olive
Olive
Contains more Protein +1848.8%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Mortadella
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
Olive
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +1848.8%
Contains more Fats +137.7%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Water +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Olive
Olive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Olive
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Olive Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 3.06g Olive
Protein 16.37g 0.84g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 10.68g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 6.26g Olive
Calories 311kcal 115kcal Mortadella
Fiber 0g 3.2g Olive
Calcium 18mg 88mg Olive
Iron 1.4mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 3mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 8mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 735mg Olive
Zinc 2.1mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.03mg 0.02mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 0.9µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Olive
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Olive
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.003mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.037mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.015mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.009mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.026mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.031mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.05mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.032mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.012mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.029mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.038mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.023mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Olive
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.415g Olive
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 7.888g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.911g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive
Olive contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.