Mortadella vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mortadella and spread
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while spread has more vitamin E and copper.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11759% more than spread.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more selenium than spread. While mortadella contains 22.6µg of selenium, spread contains only 9.7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in spread is lower.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spread is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114079.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.134mg | 11759% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 9.7µg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 7.66g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 5.977g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.12µg | 15% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 17.34g | 12% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 1013mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 7.584g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.79mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 1.73mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.565g | 4% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 235kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 62.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 22IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)