Mortadella vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mortadella and pound cake
- Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while pound cake is higher in folate and phosphorus.
- Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11750% more than pound cake.
- Mortadella has 5 times more zinc than pound cake. Mortadella has 2.1mg of zinc, while pound cake has 0.43mg.
- Pound cake is lower in sodium.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than mortadella (28).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +388.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +352% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61345.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +227.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1658.7% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +276.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.419g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.249mg | 11750% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.36µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 377mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 5µg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 3.02g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 13.96g | 18% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 53.64g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.43mg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Folate | 3µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 1.615mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.036mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.419g | 2% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 353kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.485mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 65.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 34IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 163mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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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