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Mortadella vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mortadella and Whey

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Choline than Mortadella.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11757% higher.
  • Whey has 41 times less Saturated Fat than Mortadella. Mortadella has 9.51g of Saturated Fat, while Whey has 0.23g.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Zinc +1515.4%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +1089.5%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +2233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.9%
Contains more Zinc +1515.4%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +2900%
Contains more Selenium +1089.5%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96735.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96735.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319.4%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1825.9%
Contains more Fats +6952.8%
Contains more Other +445.3%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Water +78%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1825.9%
Contains more Fats +6952.8%
Contains more Other +445.3%
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Water +78%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28263.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28263.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Whey Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 5.14g Whey
Protein 16.37g 0.85g Mortadella
Fats 25.39g 0.36g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 5.14g Whey
Calories 311kcal 27kcal Mortadella
Sugar 0g 5.14g Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 47mg Whey
Iron 1.4mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Mortadella
Phosphorus 97mg 46mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 161mg Mortadella
Sodium 1246mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 2.1mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Copper 0.06mg 0.004mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.001mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 1.9µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.036mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.158mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 0.074mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.383mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.031mg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 0.28µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.054mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.047mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg 0.078mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg 0.068mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg 0.016mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.027mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg 0.046mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg 0.016mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 9.51g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 0.1g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.011g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.