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Mortadella vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mortadella and beef broiled different?

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, while beef broiled is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11756% more than beef broiled.
  • Mortadella contains 17 times more sodium than beef broiled. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while beef broiled contains 72mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than beef broiled (0).

Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +200.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.5µg

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% 0% 4.4% 15% 30% 35308% 50% 26% 30% 185% 4% 2.3% 39%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86831.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 47% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.12 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%

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 broiled
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 Mortadella Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.176mg 11756%
Sodium 1246mg 72mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.64µg 48%
Zinc 2.1mg 6.31mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.382mg 19%
Protein 16.37g 25.93g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.484g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.378mg 17%
Saturated fat 9.51g 5.895g 16%
Fats 25.39g 15.41g 15%
Iron 1.4mg 2.6mg 15%
Phosphorus 97mg 198mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 6.668g 12%
Cholesterol 56mg 88mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 163mg 318mg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.658mg 4%
Calories 311kcal 250kcal 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg 3%
Selenium 22.6µg 21.5µg 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Choline 72.2mg 82.4mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2746%
Mortadella
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled 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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.