Pork shoulder vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork shoulder and mortadella
- Pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc, while mortadella is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11748% more than pork shoulder.
- Pork shoulder has 6 times more vitamin B1 than mortadella. Pork shoulder has 0.767mg of vitamin B1, while mortadella has 0.119mg.
- Pork shoulder is lower in saturated fat.
- Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than pork shoulder (0).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +544.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.8% |
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Protein
~16.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 153mg | 11748% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.119mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1246mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.48µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.13mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 9.51g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 97mg | 12% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 25.39g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 3.12g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 11.38g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 2.673mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 22.6µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 311kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 41IU | 4% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 72.2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 16.37g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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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
47%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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