Brisket vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brisket and Porterhouse steak
- Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Brisket covers your daily Zinc needs 19% more than Porterhouse steak.
- Brisket contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Porterhouse steak. While Brisket contains 0.568mg of Vitamin B5, Porterhouse steak contains only 0.314mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Porterhouse steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Sodium
-26.2%
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Zinc
+46.7%
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Selenium
+38.3%
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Iron
+21%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+28.9%
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Copper
+30%
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Manganese
+50%
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Calcium
+128.6%
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Sodium
-26.2%
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Zinc
+46.7%
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Selenium
+38.3%
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Iron
+21%
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Magnesium
+15.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+28.9%
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Copper
+30%
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Manganese
+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.
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Vitamin E
+183.3%
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Vitamin B5
+80.9%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+67.8%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+29.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18
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Vitamin E
+183.3%
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Vitamin B5
+80.9%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin B1
+67.8%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+29.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+20.3%
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+653.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66
Protein:
28.82 g
Fats:
18.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.48 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
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Protein
+20.3%
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+653.6%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.69
Saturated Fat:
7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.681 g
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.69
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 28.82g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 19.27g |
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| Calories | 289kcal | 276kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 4.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.365mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 0.69g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 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.