Steak vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Steak and Mortadella?
- Steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Mortadella's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 11746% more.
- Steak has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mortadella. While Steak has 0.5mg of Vitamin B6, Mortadella has only 0.13mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Mortadella is lower.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50730.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +435.2% |
~equal in
Water
~52.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +24.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 24.85g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 19.02g | 25.39g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.05g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 279mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 163mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 1246mg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 31.8µg | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Folate | 6µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.12g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.52mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
2747%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.