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Mortadella vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mortadella and Beef?

  • Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11738% more.
  • Mortadella has 23 times more Sodium than Beef. While Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, Beef has only 54mg.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
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8
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +116%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +61.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Iron +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +116%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +61.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%

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.
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
7
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Mortadella
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +184.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.481
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +288.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1345%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Mortadella
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
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +288.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1345%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mortadella
Mortadella
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 27.55g Beef
Fats 25.39g 6.54g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 169kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 13mg Mortadella
Iron 1.4mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Beef
Phosphorus 97mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 163mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 1246mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 2.1mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.06mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 41IU 3IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.074mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.4mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 3µg 7µg Beef
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.633mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.213mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.262mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.394mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.735mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.52mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 56mg 85mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 0.375g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.734g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.532g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beef
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
2972%
Mortadella
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
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 ($)

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.