Mortadella vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mortadella and turkey leg
- Mortadella has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, while turkey leg has more vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and selenium.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11753% more than turkey leg.
- Mortadella contains 17 times more sodium than turkey leg. While mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, turkey leg contains only 74mg.
- Turkey leg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turkey leg is 0, while the glycemic index of mortadella is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat, and skin, raw.
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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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72411.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.5% |
| 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:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +277.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
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
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +452.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.211mg | 11753% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 74mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 0.39µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 2.06g | 34% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 6.72g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 2.06g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.34mg | 16% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 177mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 1.83g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.09mg | 9% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 144kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 26.4µg | 7% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 19.54g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.72mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 273mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 2.947mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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
2746%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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.