Squid vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are squid and mortadella different?
- Squid is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and calcium; however, mortadella is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11636% higher.
- Squid contains 17 times more copper than mortadella. While squid contains 0.998mg of copper, mortadella contains only 0.06mg.
- Mortadella has less cholesterol.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +445.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +674.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1563.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +497.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +596.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +296.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +264.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +8749% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1713.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 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 | -97.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6924.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1064.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 153mg | 11636% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 1.48µg | 163% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 22.6µg | 122% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.4mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.06mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 97mg | 69% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 56mg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 9.51g | 42% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 25.39g | 37% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 16.37g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 11.38g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 1246mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 3.12g | 19% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 163mg | 14% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 11mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 311kcal | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 2.673mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 3.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
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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
104%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 168mg)
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.