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Chuck steak vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chuck steak and Mortadella

  • Chuck steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11755% more than Chuck steak.
  • Chuck steak has 4 times more Zinc than Mortadella. Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, while Mortadella has 2.1mg.
  • Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +99.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +313.3%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +150%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
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 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1706.3%
Equal in Water - 52.3
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +52.6%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1706.3%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.2%
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.
Chuck steak Mortadella
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 24.98g 16.37g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 277kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 16mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 2.45mg 1.4mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 97mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 163mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 1246mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.1mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg Chuck steak
Manganese 0.012mg 0.03mg Mortadella
Selenium 27.5µg 22.6µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 5IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 2.673mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.44mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.13mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.48µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.152mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.633mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.708mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.213mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.262mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.394mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.598mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.735mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.52mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 1.287g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 8.66g 9.51g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.