Mortadella vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mortadella and turkey meat?
- Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11748% higher.
- Mortadella has 12 times more sodium than turkey meat. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while turkey meat has 103mg.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.
We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.9% |
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 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.1% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +502.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.5% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +329.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.281mg | 11748% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 103mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 9.573mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.616mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.51g | 2.155g | 33% |
| Fats | 25.39g | 7.39g | 28% |
| Protein | 16.37g | 28.55g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.38g | 2.647g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.02µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 109mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 223mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 29.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.948mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.119g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Calories | 311kcal | 189kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 30mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 15IU | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 87.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 239mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.05g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.05g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Calcium | 18mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.633mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.213mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.262mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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