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Mortadella vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mortadella and Pork loin

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11750% more than Pork loin.
  • Mortadella has 25 times more Sodium than Pork loin. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork loin has 50mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
Contains more IronIron +77.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.056mg

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% 30% 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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61593.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Choline ~69.7mg

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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +101.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +280.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28%

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.2%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pork loin Opinion
Calories 311kcal 198kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 25.39g 12.58g Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 63mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 21IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Potassium 163mg 356mg Pork loin
Iron 1.4mg 0.79mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.056mg Mortadella
Zinc 2.1mg 1.74mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 197mg Pork loin
Sodium 1246mg 50mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.248mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.53µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 1µg Mortadella
Choline 72.2mg 69.7mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 5.61g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.34g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.633mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.213mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.262mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.394mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.735mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.52mg 0.77mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pork loin
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
2747%
Mortadella
50%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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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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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.