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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 from Mortadella is 11758% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 22 times less Sodium than Mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of Sodium, while Beefsteak has 57mg.

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.
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.38
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1276.2%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%
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 Fats +68%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1276.2%
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.4%
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 25.39g 15.11g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Calories 311kcal 250kcal Mortadella
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.4mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 97mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 163mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1246mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.078mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.14mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 3µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 1.38µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.633mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.213mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.262mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.394mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.735mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.52mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 56mg 79mg Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.51g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 6.298g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.56g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beefsteak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2972%
Mortadella
45%
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.