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Mortadella vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mortadella and chuck steak

  • Mortadella is richer in vitamin B2, while chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11755% more than chuck steak.
  • Mortadella has 18 times more sodium than chuck steak. Mortadella has 1246mg of sodium, while chuck steak has 71mg.
  • Mortadella has a higher glycemic index (28) than chuck steak (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.4%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.7%

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% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80004.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Choline ~79mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1706.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.66g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Chuck steak
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 Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.191mg 11755%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 3.03µg 65%
Zinc 2.1mg 8.68mg 60%
Sodium 1246mg 71mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.373mg 19%
Protein 16.37g 24.98g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.81g 15%
Phosphorus 97mg 193mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 2.45mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.663mg 12%
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg 10%
Fats 25.39g 19.64g 9%
Selenium 22.6µg 27.5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.752mg 6%
Potassium 163mg 325mg 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 5IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 9.457g 5%
Saturated fat 9.51g 8.66g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.066mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 22mg 3%
Calories 311kcal 277kcal 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Choline 72.2mg 79mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.809mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.