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Wafer vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wafer and Mortadella?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11749% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wafer is lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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.
Wafer
Wafer
8
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +2220%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +296.5%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +186.4%
Contains more Magnesium +381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +671.7%
Contains more Manganese +2220%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Wafer
Wafer
6
:
5
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1544.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.673
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 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 Vitamin E +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1544.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.673

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
1
:
4
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Carbs +2283.6%
Contains more Protein +148%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Water +1062.2%
Contains more Other +44.5%
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 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 Carbs +2283.6%
Contains more Protein +148%
Contains more Fats +78.8%
Contains more Water +1062.2%
Contains more Other +44.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
Wafer
2
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer 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 Wafer Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 3.05g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 14.2g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 72.7g 3.05g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 311kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0g Mortadella
Fiber 3.4g 0g Wafer
Calcium 31mg 18mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 1.4mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 11mg Wafer
Phosphorus 132mg 97mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 163mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 1246mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.463mg 0.06mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.03mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.22mg Wafer
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.119mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.673mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 47µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.22mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.447mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.281mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.105mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.323mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.128mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 2mg 56mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 9.51g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 3.12g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
22%
Wafer
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.269g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.