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Pizza vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Mortadella different?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, and Iron, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11754% higher.
  • Pizza contains 31 times more Folate than Mortadella. While Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, Mortadella contains only 3µg.
  • Pizza has less Sodium.

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Mortadella, beef, pork 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.
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Potassium - 163
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1100%
Contains more Zinc +56.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.6%
Equal in Potassium - 163

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.
Pizza
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +252.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +992.8%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +162%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
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
Contains more Carbs +992.8%
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Fats +162%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 3.05g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 9.69g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 33.33g 3.05g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 18mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.4mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 97mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 163mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 1246mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.105mg 0.06mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.03mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.22mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.119mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.673mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 93µg 3µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 6.7µg 1.6µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.41mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.139mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.77mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.264mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.598mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.355mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 17mg 56mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 4.465g 9.51g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Mortadella
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
35%
Pizza
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.