Mortadella vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mortadella and pasta
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, pasta has more folate, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11758% higher.
- Pasta has 208 times less sodium than mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than mortadella.
Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +579.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +646.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2318.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +832.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9077.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +627.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.15mg | 11758% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.14µg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 6mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 0.15g | 43% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 25.39g | 1.05g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 0.124g | 28% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 5.15g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 0.429g | 18% |
| Folate | 3µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.56mg | 14% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 0.992mg | 11% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 131kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.034mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins