Beef vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef and mortadella?
- Beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet mortadella is higher in vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11738% more.
- Beef has 5 times more vitamin B6 than mortadella. While beef has 0.669mg of vitamin B6, mortadella has only 0.13mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mortadella is lower.
- The glycemic index of beef is lower.
We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Mortadella, beef, pork types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +184.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +288.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1345% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
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 | -72.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +316.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +486.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 153mg | 11738% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.48µg | 114% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1246mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.13mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 9.51g | 31% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 25.39g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 97mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 11.38g | 22% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 16.37g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.4mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 2.673mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 3.12g | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.1mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 311kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 163mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 22.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g | 1% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 72.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
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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
76%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)