Mortadella vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mortadella and Pork leg different?
- Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11754% more than Pork leg.
- Mortadella contains 27 times more Sodium than Pork leg. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork leg contains 47mg.
Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +134.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +518.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
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Protein
~17.43g
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
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 311kcal | 245kcal |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 17.43g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 18.87g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 47mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 29.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.736mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 4.574mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.685mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.401mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.63µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 6.54g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 8.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.776mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.787mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.376mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.55mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.444mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.689mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.931mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.659mg |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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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