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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.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than chuck steak (0).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.4%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
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% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Choline ~72.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +29.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1706.3%
~equal in Water ~52.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.51g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 153mg 11755%
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.48µg 65%
Zinc 8.68mg 2.1mg 60%
Sodium 71mg 1246mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.13mg 19%
Protein 24.98g 16.37g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.12g 15%
Phosphorus 193mg 97mg 14%
Iron 2.45mg 1.4mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 2.673mg 12%
Cholesterol 87mg 56mg 10%
Fats 19.64g 25.39g 9%
Selenium 27.5µg 22.6µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.44mg 6%
Potassium 325mg 163mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 5IU 41IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.457g 11.38g 5%
Saturated fat 8.66g 9.51g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.119mg 4%
Magnesium 22mg 11mg 3%
Calories 277kcal 311kcal 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg 2%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Choline 79mg 72.2mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 2.009mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 2.184mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.709mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.129mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 0.809mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chuck steak 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
55%
Chuck steak
2746%
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.