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Corned beef vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corned beef and Porterhouse steak?

  • Corned beef is richer in Selenium, while Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Sodium is 39% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak has 2 times less Selenium than Corned beef. Corned beef has 32.8µg of Selenium, while Porterhouse steak has 19.6µg.
  • Porterhouse steak is lower in Sodium.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Equal in Zinc - 4.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +18.5%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +58.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%
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% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 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 B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.7%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.69
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
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.
Corned beef Porterhouse steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Protein 18.17g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 18.98g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Carbs 0.47g 0g Corned beef
Calories 251kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 8mg 7mg Corned beef
Iron 1.86mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 12mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 125mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 145mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 973mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.58mg 4.56mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.13mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 19.6µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.228mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.314mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 6µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.726mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.445mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.536mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.473mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.901mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.58mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 98mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 6.34g 7.271g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.65g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.69g Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Porterhouse steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
33%
Corned beef
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 908mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.931g)
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.

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.