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Beef ribs vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef ribs and Mortadella?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11755% higher.
  • Beef ribs have 3 times more Zinc than Mortadella. Beef ribs have 5.76mg of Zinc, while Mortadella has 2.1mg.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Mortadella, beef, pork 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 5.4% 14% 53% 20% 57% 42% 163% 3.9% 123%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.9%
Contains more IronIron +66.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 30% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +373.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Mortadella Opinion
Calories 372kcal 311kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 16.37g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 25.39g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 18mg Mortadella
Potassium 290mg 163mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 1.4mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.06mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.1mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 97mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 1246mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 21.2µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 2.673mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.48µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 7µg 3µg Beef ribs
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 12.29g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 11.38g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.152mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.633mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.708mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.213mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.262mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.394mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.598mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.735mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.52mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Mortadella
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.