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T bone steak vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between t bone steak and mortadella?

  • T bone steak is richer in vitamin B6, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, yet mortadella is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Mortadella's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 11748% higher.
  • T bone steak has 6 times more vitamin B6 than mortadella. T bone steak has 0.758mg of vitamin B6, while mortadella has 0.13mg.
  • T bone steak contains less saturated fat.
  • T bone steak has a lower glycemic index than mortadella.

We used Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled and Mortadella, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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 14% 5.7% 25% 134% 26% 128% 90% 8.9% 0.52% 166%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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% 0.33% 2.8% 1.5% 14% 62% 118% 18% 175% 236% 3.8% 5.3% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +483.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Choline ~72.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 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 ProteinProtein +67.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +129.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 50% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
40% 47% 13%
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 -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +435.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient T bone steak Mortadella DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 153mg 11748%
Sodium 68mg 1246mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.758mg 0.13mg 48%
Iron 3.57mg 1.4mg 27%
Zinc 4.69mg 2.1mg 24%
Vitamin B3 6.292mg 2.673mg 23%
Fats 11.05g 25.39g 22%
Saturated fat 4.6g 9.51g 22%
Protein 27.48g 16.37g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 3.12g 17%
Vitamin B12 1.89µg 1.48µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.159g 11.38g 16%
Phosphorus 210mg 97mg 16%
Selenium 30.4µg 22.6µg 14%
Cholesterol 81mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.119mg 5%
Calories 217kcal 311kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 3IU 41IU 5%
Potassium 280mg 163mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.307mg 0.44mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Choline 66.1mg 72.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.05g 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.05g N/A
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.595g N/A
Tryptophan 0.325mg 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 1.349mg 0.633mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.343mg 0.708mg 0%
Leucine 2.46mg 1.213mg 0%
Lysine 2.74mg 1.262mg 0%
Methionine 0.762mg 0.394mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.598mg 0%
Valine 1.421mg 0.735mg 0%
Histidine 1.05mg 0.52mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
T bone steak Mortadella
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
52%
T bone steak
2746%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
T bone steak
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.