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Mortadella vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mortadella and turkey wing

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, turkey wing is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11761% more than turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing contains 23 times less sodium than mortadella. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while turkey wing contains 55mg.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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.
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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.26mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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% 15% 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138990.9%
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 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%

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
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.86g

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 wing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Turkey wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.11mg 11761%
Sodium 1246mg 55mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.39µg 45%
Saturated fat 9.51g 3.28g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.41mg 22%
Fats 25.39g 12.32g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 4.97g 16%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.425mg 11%
Phosphorus 97mg 165mg 10%
Protein 16.37g 20.22g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.05mg 6%
Calories 311kcal 197kcal 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.54mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Cholesterol 56mg 70mg 5%
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 2.86g 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.26mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 240mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.554mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 22.6µg 22.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Turkey wing
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
2746%
Mortadella
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.