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Beefsteak vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Porterhouse steak

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 33% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Porterhouse steak. While Beefsteak has 6.978mg of Vitamin B3, Porterhouse steak has only 4.21mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Zinc - 4.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Zinc - 4.56

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 E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 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% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Other +904.8%
Equal in Water - 54.66
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +11.5%
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Other +904.8%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Porterhouse steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

Nutrient Beefsteak Porterhouse steak Opinion
Protein 26.72g 23.96g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Calories 250kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 22mg 7mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 193mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 299mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 65mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 4.56mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 28.8µg 19.6µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.18mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.228mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.21mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.314mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.365mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 7µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.054mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.099mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.676mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.033mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.288mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.775mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 7.271g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.69g Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Porterhouse steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
45%
Beefsteak
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
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.

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.