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Mortadella vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mortadella and beefsteak raw

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2; however, beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for mortadella is 11755% higher.
  • Beefsteak raw has 23 times less sodium than mortadella. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while beefsteak raw has 55mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index than beefsteak raw.

Food types used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.5%

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83965.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +373.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +775.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1550.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.182mg 11755%
Sodium 1246mg 55mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.69µg 50%
Saturated fat 9.51g 1.875g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.543mg 32%
Fats 25.39g 5.36g 31%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.3mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 2.354g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.189g 20%
Phosphorus 97mg 220mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 5.048mg 15%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Selenium 22.6µg 27.9µg 10%
Protein 16.37g 21.38g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Calories 311kcal 134kcal 9%
Iron 1.4mg 2mg 8%
Potassium 163mg 375mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 3IU 5%
Cholesterol 56mg 67mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.075mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.079mg 2%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 5mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Beefsteak raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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 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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.