Calories in Mortadella
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Mortadella 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 cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 25.4 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.5 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol C | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium C | 1,250 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 62% |
| Choline C | 72.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 97 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 163 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| 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 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat25.4 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat9.5 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,250 mgabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 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 C | 11.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.51 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 52.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, beef, pork | 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.
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 cold cuts and cured meats, that is below the median (median 18.2 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 1,250 mg of sodium, 54% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706182. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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