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Mortadella vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mortadella and puff pastry

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, puff pastry is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11749% higher.
  • Puff pastry has less cholesterol.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index (28) than puff pastry (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1550%
~equal in Selenium ~24.5µg

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% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1064.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +918.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1733.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.2%
Contains more WaterWater +606.8%
Contains more OtherOther +189%
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.4%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +612.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Puff pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Puff pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.258mg 11749%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 22.228g 127%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 253mg 43%
Fats 25.39g 38.5g 20%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.495mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Saturated fat 9.51g 5.502g 18%
Protein 16.37g 7.4g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.323mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 2.6mg 15%
Carbs 3.05g 45.7g 14%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.54mg 14%
Folate 3µg 55µg 13%
Choline 72.2mg 6.2mg 12%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 16.3µg 12%
Calories 311kcal 558kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.019mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.8mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.115mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 8.828g 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 60mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Selenium 22.6µg 24.5µg 3%
Potassium 163mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 16mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.