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Mortadella vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Turkey sausage different?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, however, Turkey sausage is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11757% higher.
  • Turkey sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild are the varieties 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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%

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% 30% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +113%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Turkey sausage Opinion
Calories 311kcal 235kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 15.42g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 18.09g Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Turkey sausage
Net carbs 3.05g 1.56g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 1.56g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 160mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 17IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey sausage
Calcium 18mg 32mg Turkey sausage
Potassium 163mg 229mg Turkey sausage
Iron 1.4mg 1.07mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.111mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.1mg 2.98mg Turkey sausage
Phosphorus 97mg 155mg Turkey sausage
Sodium 1246mg 639mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.4µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.054mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.165mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.692mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.208mg Turkey sausage
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.79µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 3µg 4µg Turkey sausage
Choline 72.2mg 33.9mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 3.839g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 5.158g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 4.657g Turkey sausage
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.175mg Turkey sausage
Threonine 0.633mg 0.686mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.802mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.213mg 1.229mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.262mg 1.453mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.394mg 0.447mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.612mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.735mg 0.819mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.52mg 0.481mg Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Turkey sausage
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
2747%
Mortadella
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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.

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.