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Beefsteak vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beefsteak and Mortadella

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Choline, however, Mortadella has more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Mortadella is 11758% higher.
  • Mortadella has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Mortadella has 0.13mg.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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 Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.48
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1276.2%
Equal in Water - 52.3
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +63.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1276.2%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 26.72g 16.37g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 250kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.4mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 97mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 163mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 1246mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.1mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 28.8µg 22.6µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.673mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.44mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.13mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.152mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.633mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.708mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.213mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.262mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.394mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.598mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.735mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.52mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 56mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 5.951g 9.51g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.12g Mortadella

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.