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Mortadella vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mortadella and pecan pie

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese and copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11755% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 9 times less vitamin B12 than mortadella. Mortadella contains 1.48µg of vitamin B12, while pecan pie contains 0.17µg.
  • Pecan pie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +251.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2273.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +770.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +168.2%
Contains more OtherOther +140.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1611.5%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.181g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.18mg 11755%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.17µg 55%
Sodium 1246mg 262mg 43%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.712mg 30%
Saturated fat 9.51g 3.989g 25%
Protein 16.37g 4.9g 23%
Selenium 22.6µg 12µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 5.71g 17%
Copper 0.06mg 0.211mg 17%
Carbs 3.05g 52.2g 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.847mg 11%
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg 10%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.02mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Folate 3µg 26µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.188mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.06mg 5%
Calories 311kcal 412kcal 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Fats 25.39g 22.2g 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 133mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.479mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 52.2g N/A
Phosphorus 97mg 94mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 11.181g 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.521g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.