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Mortadella vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and T bone steak?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, yet T bone steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11748% higher.
  • Mortadella has 18 times more Sodium than T bone steak. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while T bone steak has 68mg.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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 +650%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 6% 134% 15% 90% 25% 9% 128% 27% 1% 166%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Iron +155%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.5%
Contains more Potassium +71.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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% 3% 3% 0% 15% 63% 118% 19% 175% 6% 237% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +129.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.2%
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Water +15.9%
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
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +129.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +232.2%
Contains more Protein +67.9%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
44% 50% 6%
Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella T bone steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 27.48g T bone steak
Fats 25.39g 11.05g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 217kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 19mg T bone steak
Iron 1.4mg 3.57mg T bone steak
Magnesium 11mg 20mg T bone steak
Phosphorus 97mg 210mg T bone steak
Potassium 163mg 280mg T bone steak
Sodium 1246mg 68mg T bone steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.69mg T bone steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.079mg T bone steak
Manganese 0.03mg 0.004mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 30.4µg T bone steak
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU T bone steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg T bone steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 3IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.057mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.27mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.292mg T bone steak
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.307mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.758mg T bone steak
Folate 3µg 7µg T bone steak
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.89µg T bone steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.325mg T bone steak
Threonine 0.633mg 1.349mg T bone steak
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.343mg T bone steak
Leucine 1.213mg 2.46mg T bone steak
Lysine 1.262mg 2.74mg T bone steak
Methionine 0.394mg 0.762mg T bone steak
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.143mg T bone steak
Valine 0.735mg 1.421mg T bone steak
Histidine 0.52mg 1.05mg T bone steak
Cholesterol 56mg 81mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.595g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 4.6g T bone steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g T bone steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g T bone steak
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 5.159g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.583g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g T bone steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g T bone steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g T bone steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella T bone 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
53%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
60%
T bone steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.