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Mortadella vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mortadella and beefsteak

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2; however, beefsteak has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11758% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 22 times less sodium than mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while beefsteak has 57mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.6%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.4%

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.
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +41%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1276.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +457.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.14mg 11758%
Sodium 1246mg 57mg 52%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.585mg 35%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.978mg 27%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg 25%
Protein 16.37g 26.72g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.56g 17%
Phosphorus 97mg 213mg 17%
Saturated fat 9.51g 5.951g 16%
Fats 25.39g 15.11g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 6.298g 13%
Selenium 22.6µg 28.8µg 11%
Cholesterol 56mg 79mg 8%
Vitamin D 41IU 5%
Choline 72.2mg 101.8mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Potassium 163mg 340mg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.38µg 4%
Calories 311kcal 250kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.078mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 1.63mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.527mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mortadella Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.