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Mortadella vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mortadella and Beef sirloin?

  • Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11757% higher.
  • Mortadella has 19 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Beef sirloin has 66mg.

We used Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.1%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93765%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +404.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +389.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%

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% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +467.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1586.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 311kcal 177kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 25.39g 5.03g Mortadella
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 81mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 163mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.1mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 97mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 1246mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.088mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.163mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.47µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Mortadella
Folate 3µg 10µg Beef sirloin
Choline 72.2mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 9.51g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 2.006g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.185g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.633mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.213mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.262mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.394mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.735mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.52mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beef sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.