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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.

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% 30% 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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 311kcal 277kcal Mortadella
Protein 16.37g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 25.39g 19.64g Mortadella
Net carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Carbs 3.05g 0g Mortadella
Cholesterol 56mg 87mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 41IU 5IU Mortadella
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 18mg 16mg Mortadella
Potassium 163mg 325mg Chuck steak
Iron 1.4mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 2.1mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 97mg 193mg Chuck steak
Sodium 1246mg 71mg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 1µg 0.1µg Mortadella
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg Mortadella
Selenium 22.6µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.066mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.191mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 3µg 6µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Mortadella
Choline 72.2mg 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 9.51g 8.66g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 11.38g 9.457g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.81g Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.633mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 1.213mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.262mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.394mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.735mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.52mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

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
2747%
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.