Mortadella vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mortadella and turkey bacon
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1; however, turkey bacon has more phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11751% higher.
- Turkey bacon has 4 times less vitamin B1 than mortadella. Mortadella has 0.119mg of vitamin B1, while turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
- Turkey bacon is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +57.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64457% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
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Protein
~15.94g
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
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.237mg | 11751% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 4.52g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 222mg | 18% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 16.93g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 6.223g | 13% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.19µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 15.8µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 4.699g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 86mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.244mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 4.032mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 1069mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.675mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 163mg | 349mg | 5% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.068mg | 1% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 15.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 1.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 1.89g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.