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Rib eye steak vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rib eye steak and Mortadella?

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11747% more.
  • Rib eye steak has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. While Rib eye steak has 0.477mg of Vitamin B6, Mortadella has only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mortadella is lower.

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this article.

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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 Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +181.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +59.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +181.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +31.4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53210.1%
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 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 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% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53210.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28800%
Equal in Water - 52.3
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
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
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28800%
Equal in Water - 52.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.38
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.51
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.38

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Mortadella
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Protein 23.69g 16.37g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 0g 3.05g Mortadella
Calories 291kcal 311kcal Mortadella
Calcium 11mg 18mg Mortadella
Iron 2.24mg 1.4mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 97mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 163mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 1246mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 2.1mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.03mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 22.6µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 7IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.119mg Mortadella
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 2.673mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.44mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.13mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.48µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.152mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.633mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.708mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.213mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.262mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.394mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.598mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.735mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.52mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 56mg Mortadella
Trans Fat 1.478g Mortadella
Saturated Fat 9.684g 9.51g Mortadella
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.12g Mortadella
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Mortadella
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
50%
Rib eye steak
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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