Sausage & deli meats

Mortadella, beef, pork

FDC 174573oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 15 · -7 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Mortadella, beef, pork is mostly calories with little else, scoring 15 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 53 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV). Most of its 311 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1250 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (9.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.4 g · 21%Carb 3.1 g · 4%Fat 25.4 g · 75%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories311 kcal16%
Total fat25 g33%
Saturated fat9.5 g48%
Cholesterol56 mg19%
Sodium1250 mg54%
Carbohydrate3.1 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein16 g33%
Potassium163 mg3%
Calcium18 mg1%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Magnesium11 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 174573

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein33% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density15 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1250 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Bologna, meat and poultryDensity 15 vs 15Bologna, pork, turkey and beefDensity 16 vs 15Beef, bologna, reduced sodiumDensity 17 vs 15

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