Mortadella vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mortadella and summer sausage different?
- Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and selenium, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin A, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11757% more than summer sausage.
- Mortadella contains 3 times more selenium than summer sausage. Mortadella contains 22.6µg of selenium, while summer sausage contains 7.5µg.
- Mortadella is lower in sodium.
Mortadella, beef, pork, and Sausage, summer, pork, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types were used 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 less SodiumSodium | -16% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +201.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +95525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.02g
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 | 0.16mg | 11757% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 7.5µg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 37.91g | 19% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 89mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.26mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.73µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 1483mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 13.68g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.76mg | 6% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 19.43g | 6% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 426kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 10.47g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 12IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.25mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 3.02g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.47mg | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.