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Mortadella vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Beef shank different?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11753% more than Beef shank.
  • Mortadella contains 19 times more Sodium than Beef shank. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Beef shank contains 64mg.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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 Manganese +50%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Manganese +50%
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%

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 B2 +72757.1%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72757.1%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +11.3%
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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +299.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +65.1%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beef shank
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
2972%
Mortadella
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
85%
Beef shank

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