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Mortadella vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and Beef ribs?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11755% higher.
  • Mortadella has 19 times more Sodium than Beef ribs. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs have 64mg.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.9%
Contains more IronIron +66.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
~equal in Selenium ~21.2µg

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% 30% 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% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +373.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20.1%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.6%

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 ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 311kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 16.37g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 25.39g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 85mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 18mg 10mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 1.4mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.06mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.1mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 97mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 1246mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 21.2µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.07mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.19mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 3.64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.37mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 72.2mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 12.29g Mortadella
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 1.05g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.633mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.213mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.262mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.394mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.735mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.52mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beef ribs
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
2747%
Mortadella
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.