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Beef sirloin vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef sirloin and Mortadella?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11757% higher.
  • Beef sirloin has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Mortadella has 0.13mg.
  • Mortadella contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
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 +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%

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.
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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 EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93765%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.48µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more FatsFats +404.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +389.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +467.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1586.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Mortadella Opinion
Calories 177kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Protein 30.8g 16.37g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 25.39g Mortadella
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Cholesterol 81mg 56mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 163mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.4mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.06mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.1mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 97mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1246mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 38.9µg 22.6µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.673mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.44mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.13mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 10µg 3µg Beef sirloin
Choline 117.3mg 72.2mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 9.51g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 3.12g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.152mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.633mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.708mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.213mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.262mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.394mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.598mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.735mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.52mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin 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
53%
Beef sirloin
2747%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.