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Mortadella vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and wasabi

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11760% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi is lower in cholesterol.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index (41) than mortadella (28).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Wasabi, root, 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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +527.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +611.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +248.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1203.3%

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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +241%
Contains more FatsFats +3930.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +671.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.114mg 11760%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0µg 62%
Sodium 1246mg 17mg 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.51g 43%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Fats 25.39g 0.63g 38%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 28%
Protein 16.37g 4.8g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.391mg 16%
Magnesium 11mg 69mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.743mg 12%
Potassium 163mg 568mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 128mg 11%
Copper 0.06mg 0.155mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.274mg 11%
Calories 311kcal 109kcal 10%
Carbs 3.05g 23.54g 7%
Iron 1.4mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.203mg 5%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.62mg 4%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 80mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.131mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 15.74g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Wasabi
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%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.