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Mortadella vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Porterhouse steak different?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11752% higher.
  • Mortadella contains 19 times more Sodium than Porterhouse steak. While Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, Porterhouse steak contains only 65mg.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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 +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
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 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +116.7%

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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.3%
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% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Equal in Water - 54.66
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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +31.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +37%
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +352.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 25.39g 19.27g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 276kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 7mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 97mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 163mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 1246mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.03mg 0.015mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 19.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.18mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.099mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.228mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.314mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 3µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.633mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.213mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.262mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.394mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.735mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.52mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 8.65g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.69g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Porterhouse 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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.