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Mortadella vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mortadella and fish sandwiches

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and choline; however, fish sandwiches are higher in folate, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11758% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 5 times less saturated fat than mortadella. Mortadella contains 9.51g of saturated fat, while fish sandwiches contain 1.949g.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +780%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +117.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +1433.3%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.14mg 11758%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.949g 34%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.68µg 33%
Sodium 1246mg 602mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 2.595g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 6.257g 21%
Fats 25.39g 12.45g 20%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.49mg 15%
Protein 16.37g 10.29g 12%
Folate 3µg 46µg 11%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.264mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.6µg 10%
Selenium 22.6µg 18µg 8%
Choline 72.2mg 28.9mg 8%
Carbs 3.05g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.21mg 8%
Cholesterol 56mg 35mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.07mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin D 41IU 9IU 4%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.15mg 3%
Calories 311kcal 257kcal 3%
Phosphorus 97mg 116mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.075mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Potassium 163mg 206mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +775.1%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +338.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.5%

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.