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Mortadella vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mortadella and Saffron?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Saffron is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11749% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Saffron is lower.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Spices, saffron types in this article.

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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 Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +303.6%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +957.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +94593.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +303.6%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.8%
Contains more Potassium +957.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +446.7%
Contains more Manganese +94593.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +676.9%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +334%
Contains more Water +339.5%
Contains more Carbs +2043.3%
Contains more Other +88.6%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +334%
Contains more Water +339.5%
Contains more Carbs +2043.3%
Contains more Other +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2552.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2552.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 16.37g 11.43g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 5.85g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 311kcal 310kcal Mortadella
Fiber 0g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 18mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.4mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 11mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 97mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 163mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 1246mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 2.1mg 1.09mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.03mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 22.6µg 5.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.115mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.267mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 1.46mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 3µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg Saffron
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.429g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.067g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Saffron
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.924g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.