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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.
  • Beef sirloin has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.

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% 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% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.163mg 11757%
Sodium 1246mg 66mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.681mg 42%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 9.001mg 40%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.915g 35%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.7mg 33%
Fats 25.39g 5.03g 31%
Selenium 22.6µg 38.9µg 30%
Protein 16.37g 30.8g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 2.006g 23%
Phosphorus 97mg 253mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.185g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 81mg 8%
Choline 72.2mg 117.3mg 8%
Calories 311kcal 177kcal 7%
Potassium 163mg 410mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 1.92mg 7%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.088mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.607mg 3%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.39mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.47µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.217mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.983mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
2746%
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.