Mortadella vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mortadella and Pork
- Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11745% more.
- Mortadella contains 20 times more Sodium than Pork. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork contains 62mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +47563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +637% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +256.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.1% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +83.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311kcal | 242kcal |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 27.32g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 13.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 53IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 423mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 45.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.877mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 5.037mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.698mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.464mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 72.2mg | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 5.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 6.19g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.2g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.338mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 1.234mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 1.26mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 2.177mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.446mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.712mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.473mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 1.067mg |
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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
2747%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)