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Beef tenderloin vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef tenderloin and Mortadella different?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11749% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Iron than Mortadella. While Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, Mortadella contains only 1.4mg.
  • Mortadella has less Cholesterol.

Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Mortadella, beef, pork are the varieties 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 Iron +122.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +122.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +91.9%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6

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 B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 Protein +46%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 25.39
Equal in Water - 52.3
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 tenderloin Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 23.9g 16.37g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 324kcal 311kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 3.11mg 1.4mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 97mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 163mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 1246mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 2.1mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.06mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.9µg 22.6µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.673mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.13mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 3µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.48µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.152mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.633mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.708mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.213mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.262mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.394mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.598mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.735mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.52mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.72g 9.51g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Mortadella
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
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 - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.