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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 of 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.
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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.032mg

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% 30% 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 0% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
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
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% 50% 11%
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%
~equal in 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.
Mortadella Summer sausage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 311kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 16.37g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 25.39g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 3.05g 1.62g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 1.82g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 89mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 12IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Summer sausage
Calcium 18mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 163mg 206mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.4mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Mortadella
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Copper 0.06mg 0.07mg Summer sausage
Zinc 2.1mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 97mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1246mg 1483mg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.3µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 22.6µg 7.5µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.16mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.9mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 7µg Summer sausage
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 10.47g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 3.02g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.15mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.54mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.62mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 1.1mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 1.16mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.36mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.56mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.69mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.47mg Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Summer sausage
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
2747%
Mortadella
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mortadella
Mortadella contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
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.

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.