Beef tenderloin vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Beef tenderloin and Porterhouse steak different?
- Beef tenderloin has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Beef tenderloin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 12% more than Porterhouse steak.
- Porterhouse steak contains less Saturated Fat.
Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used 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.
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Calcium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Selenium
+16.8%
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Zinc
+13.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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Calcium
+28.6%
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Potassium
+10.7%
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Sodium
-12.3%
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Selenium
+16.8%
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Zinc
+13.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Equal in Manganese - 0.015
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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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+12.8%
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Vitamin B3
+40.3%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Folate
+14.3%
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Vitamin B12
+12.8%
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Vitamin B3
+40.3%
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Vitamin B5
+25.6%
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Vitamin B6
+46%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+27.7%
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Other
+48.3%
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Water
+13%
Equal in Protein - 23.96
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
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Fats
+27.7%
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+48.3%
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Water
+13%
Equal in Protein - 23.96
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.9%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+44.9%
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.9g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 19.27g |
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| Calories | 324kcal | 276kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 4.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.365mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.18µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 0.69g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
44%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.