USDA Survey

Mortadella

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706182).

311
Caloriesmoderate density
16.4g
Proteinhigh · 33% DV
3.0g
Carbslow · 1% DV
25.4g
Fathigh · 33% DV

The verdict

Mortadella carries 16.4g of protein per 100g — more than 64% of USDA whole foods.

16.4g
protein per 100g
Top 36%
protein vs USDA whole foods
311
calories per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Mortadella contains 311 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 16.4g of protein, 25.4g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🥩 Low Carb High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Mortadella is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706182, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Mortadella reads as high protein, low carb, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 311 calories per 100g, Mortadella gets 21% of its calories from protein , 73% from fat , and 4% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Note: at 1246mg per 100g (54% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 15g Amount per serving Calories 311 % Daily Value* Total Fat 25g 33% Saturated Fat 10g 48% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 56mg 19% Sodium 1246mg 54% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 16g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 18mg 1% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 163mg 3% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

311
Calories per 100g

311 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%16of 2,000 kcal
311 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 16.37gF: 25.39gC: 3.05g
16.4g
Protein
33% DV
25.4g
Total Fat
33% DV
3.0g
Carbs
1% DV
1246mg
Sodium
54% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Mortadella ranks on protein

Its 16.4g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Mortadella vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

16 Top 36% higher than 64% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 3.0 G
1%
Energy 311.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 16.4 G
33%
Total Sugars 0.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 25.4 G
33%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 52.3 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 72.2 MG
Folate, DFE 3.0 UG
Folate, food 3.0 UG
Folate, total 3.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 2.7 MG
Riboflavin 0.2 MG
Thiamin 0.1 MG
Vitamin B-12 1.5 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.1 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.6 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 18.0 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 1.4 MG
8%
Potassium, K 163.0 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 1246.0 MG
54%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.1 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 11.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 97.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 22.6 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 1.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.2 MG
Zinc, Zn 2.1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 56.0 MG
19%
Fatty acids, total saturated 9.5 G
48%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 11.4 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 3.1 G
MUFA 16:1 1.1 G
MUFA 18:1 10.2 G
MUFA 20:1 0.0 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 2.9 G
PUFA 18:3 0.2 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.1 G
SFA 12:0 0.1 G
SFA 14:0 0.5 G
SFA 16:0 5.4 G
SFA 18:0 3.2 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Mortadella delivers 16.4g of protein per 100g — more than 64% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 311 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Venison sausage

Survey
312 cal
P: 20.23gF: 25.08gC: 0g

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Survey
315 cal
P: 13.4gF: 26.6gC: 4.6g

Liverwurst

Survey
327 cal
P: 14.5gF: 28.5gC: 3.1g

Pork, roll

Survey
329 cal
P: 13.07gF: 28.39gC: 4.49g

Spam, reduced sodium

Survey
293 cal
P: 12.5gF: 25.1gC: 3.4g

Bologna

Survey
281 cal
P: 10.34gF: 23.77gC: 6.31g

→ Compare Mortadella side-by-side with Venison sausage and Spam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Mortadella? ▼
Mortadella contains 311 calories per 100g. It has 16.4g of protein, 25.4g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Mortadella? ▼
Per 100g, Mortadella has 16.4g protein (21% of calories), 25.4g fat, and 3.0g carbs.
How much sodium is in Mortadella? ▼
Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium per 100g, which is 54% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Mortadella keto-friendly? ▼
With only 3.0g of carbs per 100g, Mortadella can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 4% of its total calories.
Is Mortadella good for a diet? ▼
Mortadella has 311 calories per 100g. With 16.4g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 25.4g.
How does Mortadella compare to other foods? ▼
Mortadella provides 311 calories and 16.4g protein per 100g. That is 19 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
Federal nutrient database, every nutrient figure here
🌱
FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706182) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.