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Mortadella vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mortadella and Short ribs different?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11758% more than Short ribs.
  • Mortadella contains 25 times more Sodium than Short ribs. Mortadella contains 1246mg of Sodium, while Short ribs contain 50mg.

Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +132.4%
Contains more Copper +65%
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
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 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +132.4%
Contains more Copper +65%
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452
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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.452

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Other +295.9%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +65.3%
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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Other +295.9%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Fats +65.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.9%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 25.39g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 18mg 12mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 97mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 163mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 1246mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.1mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.06mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 20.8µg Mortadella
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 41IU 27IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.7µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.05mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.15mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 2.452mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.252mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 3µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.142mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.633mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.213mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.262mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.394mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.735mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.52mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 56mg 94mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 17.8g Mortadella
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.53g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.