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Mortadella vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Tuna salad different?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, while Tuna salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11764% more than Tuna salad.
  • Mortadella contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Tuna salad. Mortadella contains 9.51g of Saturated Fat, while Tuna salad contains 1.544g.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Fish, tuna salad 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 more Iron +40%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +141.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Copper +141.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.3%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Potassium - 178

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +218471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +174.2%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.04
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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +174.2%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.5%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Protein - 16.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 16.37g 16.04g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 9.26g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 311kcal 187kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 17mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 1mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 97mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 163mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 1246mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 2.1mg 0.56mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.03mg 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 22.6µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 0IU 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.031mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.07mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.26mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.081mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.2µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.633mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.213mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.262mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.394mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.735mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.52mg 0.467mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.887g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.