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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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg
~equal in Choline ~65.6mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
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
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
43% 27% 30%
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%
~equal in 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.
Mortadella Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Pound cake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.699g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
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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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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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