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Mortadella vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mortadella and safflower

  • Mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12; however, safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11737% higher.
  • Safflower has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.5%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +2811.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +563.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6613.3%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36767.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +5233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +830.6%
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1024.3%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%
~equal in Protein ~16.18g

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +804.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Safflower
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Safflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.415mg 11737%
Copper 0.06mg 1.747mg 187%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 28.223g 167%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 1.163mg 87%
Manganese 0.03mg 2.014mg 86%
Magnesium 11mg 353mg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.17mg 80%
Phosphorus 97mg 644mg 78%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 4.03mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 3mg 54%
Iron 1.4mg 4.9mg 44%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Folate 3µg 160µg 39%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.05mg 27%
Saturated fat 9.51g 3.682g 26%
Fats 25.39g 38.45g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 4.848g 16%
Potassium 163mg 687mg 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Calories 311kcal 517kcal 10%
Carbs 3.05g 34.29g 10%
Calcium 18mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.284mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Protein 16.37g 16.18g 0%
Net carbs 3.05g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.828g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.