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Mortadella vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and pork bacon

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, while pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11750% more than pork bacon.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than pork bacon (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +421.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60856.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +317.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.3%
Contains more FatsFats +70.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pork bacon DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.251mg 11750%
Selenium 22.6µg 59µg 66%
Phosphorus 97mg 506mg 58%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 10.623mg 50%
Sodium 1246mg 2193mg 41%
Protein 16.37g 35.73g 39%
Fats 25.39g 43.27g 28%
Saturated fat 9.51g 14.187g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 19.065g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.348mg 19%
Cholesterol 56mg 107mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.309mg 14%
Copper 0.06mg 0.182mg 14%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.16µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.859g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 1.033mg 12%
Calories 311kcal 548kcal 12%
Potassium 163mg 539mg 11%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.36mg 11%
Choline 72.2mg 119.3mg 9%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 1.35g 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.49mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 1.35g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.677g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.