Italian mortadella by Waitrose

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Italian mortadella

by Waitrose 75 g in Mortadella Barcode 3991193027523
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
f
Environmental impact estimate

Italian mortadella by Waitrose provides 307 kcal per 100 g, with 0.6 g of sugars and 15.8 g of protein. That is 26% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mortadella category and comes in a 75 g pack. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26.8 g · High
Saturated fat
11.6 g · High
Sugars
0.6 g · Low
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 307 kcal 266 +15%
Total fat 26.8 g 22.6 +19%
Saturated fat 11.6 g 8.1 +43%
Carbohydrates 0.7 g 1.9 −64%
Total sugars 0.6 g 0.8 −26%
Added sugars 0 g 0.8 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0.3 −100%
Protein 15.8 g 13.9 +14%
Salt 1.9 g 2.4 −19%

Category average across 610 Mortadella products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other mortadella

Calories higher 16%
Sugars higher 38%
Salt lower 16%
Saturated fat higher 5%
Protein top 25%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork (99%) (pork trim, pork shoulder, pork jowl), salt, flavourings, saccharose, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), garlic, cinnamon, preservative (sodium nitrite), white pepper

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 2

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
75 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
3991193027523

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Italian mortadella?

Italian mortadella contains 307 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Italian mortadella?

Italian mortadella has 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Italian mortadella healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Italian mortadella vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Italian mortadella contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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