Italian mortadella

by Waitrose in Mortadella pure pork Barcode 5000169582275
Bad nutritional quality
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 36% more 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 pure pork category. 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 254 +21%
Total fat 26.8 g 20.8 +29%
Saturated fat 11.6 g 8.5 +37%
Carbohydrates 0.7 g 2.9 −76%
Total sugars 0.6 g 0.4 +36%
Added sugars 0 g 0 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0.2 −100%
Protein 15.8 g 13.4 +18%
Salt 1.9 g 2.3 −15%

Category average across 5 Mortadella pure pork products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other mortadella pure pork

Calories higher 20%
Sugars lower 40%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 20%
Protein top 40%

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

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169582275

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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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