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Mortadella vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mortadella and peanut butter different?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium, while peanut butter is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11754% more than peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter is lower in sodium.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than peanut butter (14).

Mortadella, beef, pork and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were used 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1427.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.3%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5450%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +4152%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more FatsFats +102.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.5%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +301.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~10.325g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.192mg 11754%
Manganese 0.03mg 1.665mg 71%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 13.112mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 12.535g 63%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 9.1mg 59%
Sodium 1246mg 17mg 53%
Copper 0.06mg 0.422mg 40%
Fats 25.39g 51.36g 40%
Magnesium 11mg 168mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 25.941g 36%
Phosphorus 97mg 335mg 34%
Selenium 22.6µg 4.1µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.441mg 24%
Folate 3µg 87µg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Calories 311kcal 598kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.137mg 14%
Protein 16.37g 22.21g 12%
Potassium 163mg 558mg 12%
Carbs 3.05g 22.31g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Saturated fat 9.51g 10.325g 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.51mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.74mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.15mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 49mg 3%
Choline 72.2mg 63mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1229mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.815g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.