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Beef shank vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef shank and Mortadella different?

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11753% more than Beef shank.
  • Beef shank contains 5 times more Zinc than Mortadella. Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, while Mortadella contains 2.1mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Mortadella, beef, pork types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +174.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +399.5%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +175.7%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.1%
Contains more Potassium +174.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +399.5%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +50%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72757.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72757.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.1%
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1385.7%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1385.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef shank Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 33.68g 16.37g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 201kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 32mg 18mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 1.4mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 97mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 163mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 1246mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 2.1mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.06mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 30µg 22.6µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.119mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 2.673mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.13mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 3µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.48µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.152mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.633mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.708mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.213mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.262mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.394mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.598mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.735mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.52mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 2.29g 9.51g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Mortadella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef shank
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.