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Mortadella vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mortadella and Chuck steak

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11755% more than Chuck steak.
  • Mortadella has 18 times more Sodium than Chuck steak. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak has 71mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
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 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%

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 E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1706.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Equal in Water - 55.22
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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1706.3%
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Equal in Water - 55.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.66
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.66

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Chuck steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 25.39g 19.64g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 277kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 16mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 97mg 193mg Chuck steak
Potassium 163mg 325mg Chuck steak
Sodium 1246mg 71mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.1mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 5IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.066mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.191mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Folate 3µg 6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.633mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.213mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.262mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.394mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.735mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.52mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 1.287g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 8.66g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 9.457g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.81g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chuck steak
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
56%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.