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Mortadella vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mortadella and Roast beef

  • Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Roast beef has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11753% more than Roast beef.
  • Mortadella contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Roast beef. While Mortadella contains 9.51g of Saturated Fat, Roast beef contains only 1.318g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mortadella, beef, pork and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 +260%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains more Potassium +296.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
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 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +53.7%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.5%
Contains more Potassium +296.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Copper +43.3%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.8%
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71731%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +588.1%
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +15.2%
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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +588.1%
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +41%
Contains more Other +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0.64g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 25.39g 3.69g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0.64g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 115kcal Mortadella
Sugar 0g 0.29g Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 5mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 97mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 163mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 1246mg 853mg Roast beef
Zinc 2.1mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.06mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.03mg 0.015mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 14.7µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 41IU 1IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.043mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.213mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 3µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.598mg Mortadella
Valine 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 1.521g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.27g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.192g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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.

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.