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Mortadella vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mortadella and truffle different?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, while truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11704% more than truffle.
  • Truffle is lower in cholesterol.
  • Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than mortadella (28).

Mortadella, beef, pork and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +654.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +783.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.6%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +205%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6403.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18028%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77%
Contains more FatsFats +3378.1%
Contains more WaterWater +253.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2293.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Truffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.844mg 11704%
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0.03mg 1.951mg 84%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Iron 1.4mg 5.88mg 56%
Sodium 1246mg 35mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.51g 43%
Fats 25.39g 0.73g 38%
Selenium 22.6µg 43.4µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 28%
Carbs 3.05g 73.01g 23%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.267mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Magnesium 11mg 83mg 17%
Potassium 163mg 754mg 17%
Calcium 18mg 159mg 14%
Copper 0.06mg 0.183mg 14%
Protein 16.37g 9.25g 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 97mg 184mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.015mg 9%
Folate 3µg 38µg 9%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.32mg 7%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Calories 311kcal 284kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.112mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.481mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 2.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Truffle
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%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.