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Mortadella vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mortadella and Pork shoulder

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11748% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Mortadella has 19 times more Sodium than Pork shoulder. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Pork shoulder has 65mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%

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 2.3% 0.42% 3.8% 51% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

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
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +41.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +256.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Protein ~17.18g

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 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.4%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Calories 311kcal 236kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 25.39g 17.99g Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 71mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Calcium 18mg 15mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.4mg 1.05mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.1mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 97mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 1246mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.275mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.833mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.74µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 5µg Pork shoulder
Choline 72.2mg 60.6mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 8.01g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.92g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.633mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.213mg 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.262mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.394mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.735mg 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.52mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pork shoulder
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
49%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.