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Mortadella vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mortadella and tomato paste?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet tomato paste is richer in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11757% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less saturated fat.
  • Mortadella has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.1%
Contains more IronIron +112.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +508.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +906.7%

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.
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5302.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +520%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16885.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1850%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.153mg 11757%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 59mg 52%
Saturated fat 9.51g 0.1g 43%
Fats 25.39g 0.47g 38%
Copper 0.06mg 0.365mg 34%
Selenium 22.6µg 5.3µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 0.067g 28%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.3mg 27%
Potassium 163mg 1014mg 25%
Protein 16.37g 4.32g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.16g 20%
Iron 1.4mg 2.98mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Zinc 2.1mg 0.63mg 13%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.302mg 12%
Calories 311kcal 82kcal 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11.4µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.216mg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 42mg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Choline 72.2mg 38.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.142mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 3.05g 18.91g 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.076mg 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 83mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 36mg 2%
Net carbs 3.05g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.