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Mortadella
Calories & nutrition facts
beef, pork
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 311 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 3.1 g 1%
- Fat 25 g 33%
- Saturated fat 9.5 g 48%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1246 mg 54%
- Cholesterol 56 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 0.22 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.6 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.7 mg 17%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.5 µg 62%
- Choline 72.2 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 18 mg 1%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 11 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 97 mg 8%
- Potassium 163 mg 3%
- Zinc 2.1 mg 19%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 22.6 µg 41%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 311 | 16 g | 3.1 g | 25 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 88 | 4.6 g | 0.9 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 × slice (15 per 8 oz package) | 15 g | 47 | 2.5 g | 0.5 g | 3.8 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 176 | 9.3 g | 1.7 g | 14 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 44 | 2.3 g | 0.4 g | 3.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 265 | 14 g | 2.6 g | 22 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 353 | 19 g | 3.5 g | 29 g |
Similar foods
- Mortadella Bolognaswine288 kcal / 100 g
- Mortadella ham bolognafinely minced264 kcal / 100 g
- Mortadela379 kcal / 100 g
- Beef and pork bologna308 kcal / 100 g
- Composite bologna deli meatbaloney286 kcal / 100 g
- Mixed meats bologna deli meatbaloney316 kcal / 100 g
- Beef bologna299 kcal / 100 g
- Pork bologna247 kcal / 100 g
- Bologna sausage198 kcal / 100 g
- Veal bolognawith pork253 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mortadella
What is mortadella made of?
Mortadella is a cooked sausage made from finely ground pork, traditionally studded with cubes of pork fat. Some versions also include pistachios or peppercorns; check the ingredients if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
How do you serve mortadella?
For a sandwich, ask for or cut very thin slices so they fold easily and stay tender. It is also good in small cubes in an omelette, pasta filling or a savoury tart.
Can you fry mortadella?
Yes. Fry slices in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for about 1–2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and the edges start to curl; the fat renders as it cooks.
What goes well with mortadella?
Pair its rich, savoury flavour with crusty bread, mild cheese, olives or pickled vegetables. It is a classic filling for a piadina, the thin Italian flatbread, and is often served with pistachios.
How should you store mortadella once it is opened?
Keep it wrapped or in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within a few days. If it was bought sliced, keep the slices together and tightly covered so they do not dry out.
Can you freeze mortadella?
Yes. Freeze it in small, tightly wrapped portions, with baking paper between slices so you can separate them later. Thaw it in the fridge and use it soon after thawing.
Is mortadella the same as bologna?
They are related cooked sausages, but mortadella is usually finely emulsified and recognisable by its cubes of fat; bologna is often more uniform in texture. Mortadella has 16 g protein per 100 g, compared with 9.9 g in bologna sausage.
Does mortadella need to be cooked before you eat it?
No. Mortadella is cooked during production and is commonly eaten cold in sandwiches or on a platter; you can also warm or fry it for a different texture.
How much protein is in a slice of mortadella?
A typical slice weighs about 15 g and provides 2.5 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174573 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
