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Mortadella vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mortadella and ground beef

  • Mortadella has more vitamin B2; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Mortadella covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11756% more than ground beef.
  • Ground beef contains 17 times less sodium than mortadella. Mortadella contains 1246mg of sodium, while ground beef contains 73mg.
  • The glycemic index of mortadella is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Mortadella, beef, pork and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89373.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~73.2mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mortadella Ground beef
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mortadella Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 153mg 0.171mg 11756%
Sodium 1246mg 73mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.48µg 2.49µg 42%
Zinc 2.1mg 5.84mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.12g 0.408g 18%
Saturated fat 9.51g 6.073g 16%
Fats 25.39g 15.37g 15%
Protein 16.37g 23.87g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.311mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 2.27mg 11%
Cholesterol 56mg 88mg 11%
Phosphorus 97mg 166mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.38g 7.322g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.673mg 4.026mg 8%
Selenium 22.6µg 19.1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.119mg 0.051mg 6%
Vitamin D 41IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Calories 311kcal 241kcal 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.079mg 2%
Potassium 163mg 241mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 33mg 2%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg 1%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 3.05g 0g 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.9µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.512mg 1%
Net carbs 3.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Choline 72.2mg 73.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.633mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.708mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.213mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.262mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.394mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.598mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.735mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.52mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mortadella Ground beef
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%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Mortadella
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.