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Beef Liver vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Porterhouse steak

  • Beef Liver is higher than Porterhouse steak in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2850% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Porterhouse steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +10886.9%
Contains more Manganese +2273.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Iron +122.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +10886.9%
Contains more Manganese +2273.3%
Contains more Selenium +84.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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 E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3137.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Folate +3514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3137.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +266.3%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Water - 54.66
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +266.3%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.6%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 23.96g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 6mg 7mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 6.54mg 2.94mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 497mg 193mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 299mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 5.3mg 4.56mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.13mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.015mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 19.6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.18mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.099mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.228mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.21mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.314mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.365mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.18µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.259mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.104mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.228mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 2.105mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.233mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.676mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.033mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.288mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.775mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Trans Fat 0.365g Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 2.947g 7.271g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.69g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Porterhouse steak
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
1067%
Beef Liver
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.