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Mortadella vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mortadella and oregano?

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11729% more.
  • The glycemic index of oregano is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Spices, oregano, dried types in this article.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +402.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8772.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673%
Contains more IronIron +2528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +955%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16533.3%

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.
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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38756.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +7800%

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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more FatsFats +493.2%
Contains more WaterWater +426.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2159.7%
Contains more OtherOther +172.3%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1489.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.528mg 11729%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 621.7µg 517%
Iron 1.4mg 36.8mg 443%
Manganese 0.03mg 4.99mg 216%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 18mg 1597mg 158%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 18.26mg 120%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.044mg 70%
Copper 0.06mg 0.633mg 64%
Magnesium 11mg 270mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Folate 3µg 237µg 59%
Sodium 1246mg 25mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.551g 36%
Selenium 22.6µg 4.5µg 33%
Fats 25.39g 4.28g 32%
Potassium 163mg 1260mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.716g 27%
Carbs 3.05g 68.92g 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Protein 16.37g 9g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.64mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.369g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.921mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Choline 72.2mg 32.3mg 7%
Phosphorus 97mg 148mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.69mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.177mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Calories 311kcal 265kcal 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.