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Mortadella vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mortadella and Pimiento

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Pimiento has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11765% more than Pimiento.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pimiento is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Pimento, canned.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.6%
Contains more Zinc +1005.3%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +11200%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Equal in Potassium - 158
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.6%
Contains more Zinc +1005.3%
Contains more Copper +22.4%
Contains more Selenium +11200%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +206.7%
Equal in Potassium - 158

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 B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.8%
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +418.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1388.2%
Contains more Fats +8363.3%
Contains more Other +622.5%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Water +78%
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% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +1388.2%
Contains more Fats +8363.3%
Contains more Other +622.5%
Contains more Carbs +67.2%
Contains more Water +78%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1837.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1837.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 16.37g 1.1g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 0.3g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 311kcal 23kcal Mortadella
Sugar 0g 2.71g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 18mg 6mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 17mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 158mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 2.1mg 0.19mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.049mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.092mg Pimiento
Selenium 22.6µg 0.2µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.017mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.615mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.01mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 3µg 6µg Pimiento
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.014mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.04mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.036mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.058mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.049mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.034mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.046mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.022mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.02g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.161g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.465g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.