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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.

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.
Contains more Selenium +402.2%
Contains more Calcium +8772.2%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +673%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +955%
Contains more Manganese +16533.3%
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 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Selenium +402.2%
Contains more Calcium +8772.2%
Contains more Iron +2528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2354.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +673%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +955%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +7800%
Contains more Vitamin K +38756.3%
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 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +703.1%
Contains more Folate +7800%
Contains more Vitamin K +38756.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +493.2%
Contains more Water +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +2159.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%
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 Protein +81.9%
Contains more Fats +493.2%
Contains more Water +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +2159.7%
Contains more Other +172.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1489.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1489.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 26.42g Oregano
Protein 16.37g 9g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 4.28g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 68.92g Oregano
Calories 311kcal 265kcal Mortadella
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 0g 4.09g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 18mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 1.4mg 36.8mg Oregano
Magnesium 11mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 97mg 148mg Oregano
Potassium 163mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 1246mg 25mg Oregano
Zinc 2.1mg 2.69mg Oregano
Copper 0.06mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 0.03mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 22.6µg 4.5µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 0.22mg 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.528mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.044mg Oregano
Folate 3µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.633mg 0.322mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.441mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.78mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.5mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.127mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.449mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.585mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.144mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.716g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.369g Mortadella
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Oregano
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
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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.