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Provolone vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Provolone and Mortadella

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Choline.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11745% more than Provolone.
  • Mortadella has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone 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.
Provolone
Provolone
5
:
5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.8%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +55.9%

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.
Provolone
Provolone
5
:
6
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1613.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48
Provolone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Mortadella
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 Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1613.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Provolone
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Mortadella
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 Protein +56.3%
Contains more Other +63%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Equal in Fats - 25.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
0
:
3
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.7%
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 25.58g 16.37g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 25.39g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 351kcal 311kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0g Mortadella
Calcium 756mg 18mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 1.4mg Mortadella
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 97mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 163mg Mortadella
Sodium 876mg 1246mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 2.1mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.06mg Mortadella
Manganese 0.01mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 14.5µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 880IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.22mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.44mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 10µg 3µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.6µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.152mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.633mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.708mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.213mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.262mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.394mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.598mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.735mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.52mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 17.078g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
33%
Provolone
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.