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Mortadella vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and skipjack tuna

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and zinc, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11760% more than skipjack tuna.
  • Mortadella has 27 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna has 47mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125309.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +601.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1868.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.3%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more OtherOther +184.4%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4583.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +674.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.122mg 11760%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 18.756mg 101%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.981mg 65%
Sodium 1246mg 47mg 52%
Selenium 22.6µg 46.8µg 44%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.42g 41%
Fats 25.39g 1.29g 37%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.19µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.243g 28%
Phosphorus 97mg 285mg 27%
Protein 16.37g 28.21g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.403g 18%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Potassium 163mg 522mg 11%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.05mg 10%
Calories 311kcal 132kcal 9%
Magnesium 11mg 44mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.038mg 7%
Copper 0.06mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Calcium 18mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Cholesterol 56mg 60mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.485mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.