Calories in Mortadella, beef, pork
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Mortadella, beef, pork contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 15 per 8 oz package (15 g) provides about 47 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for selenium and 19% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 25.4 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat ? | 9.5 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol ? | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium ? | 1,246 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 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) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.5 µg | 62% |
| Choline I | 72.2 mg | 13% |
| 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 C | 22.6 µg | 41% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 75%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.4 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat25.4 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat9.5 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,246 mgin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water52.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 11.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.63 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.71 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.39 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.6 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.53 g |
| Valine ? | 0.74 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.52 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.66 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.51 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 5.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 10.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 41 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 52.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,301 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 3 µg |
| Betaine I | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mortadella
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortadella | 311 | 16.4 g | 3.1 g | 25.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver cheese, pork | 304 | 15.2 g | 2.1 g | 25.6 g |
| Pickled sausage | 314 | 18.1 g | 2.1 g | 26 g |
| Italian sausage | 317 | 18.2 g | 2.2 g | 26.2 g |
| Pork and beef sausage | 333 | 15.9 g | 2.4 g | 28 g |
| Sausage, NFS | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Pork sausage | 325 | 18.5 g | 1.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Spam | 315 | 13.4 g | 4.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Beef, sandwich steak | 326 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 27.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mortadella?
100 g of mortadella has 311 kcal. 1 slice, 15 per 8 oz package (15 g): about 47 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 88 kcal.
Is mortadella high in protein?
Mortadella contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 slice, 15 per 8 oz package (15 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in mortadella?
Mortadella has 3.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mortadella?
Mortadella contains 25.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.5 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mortadella contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (62% DV), selenium (41% DV), zinc (19% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and choline (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mortadella?
100 g contains 1,246 mg of sodium, 54% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174573. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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