Lamb shoulder vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lamb shoulder and Porterhouse steak
- Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 19% more than Lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Porterhouse steak. While Lamb shoulder contains 1.61g of Polyunsaturated fat, Porterhouse steak contains only 0.69g.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Porterhouse steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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
+157.1%
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Manganese
+40%
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Selenium
+29.6%
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Iron
+44.8%
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Potassium
+15.4%
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Copper
+15%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Zinc - 4.56
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Calcium
+157.1%
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Manganese
+40%
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Selenium
+29.6%
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Iron
+44.8%
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Potassium
+15.4%
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Copper
+15%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Sodium - 65
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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Vitamin B3
+58.2%
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Vitamin B5
+126.1%
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Folate
+185.7%
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Vitamin B12
+17%
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Vitamin E
+28.6%
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Vitamin B6
+204.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
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Vitamin B3
+58.2%
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Vitamin B5
+126.1%
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Folate
+185.7%
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Vitamin B12
+17%
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Vitamin E
+28.6%
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Vitamin B6
+204.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.099
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+61.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.96
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
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1.31 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
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+61.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.96
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Equal in Water - 54.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.3%
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Saturated Fat
-16.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Saturated Fat:
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.61 g
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+133.3%
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Saturated Fat
-16.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium | 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 | 22.53g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 20.24g | 19.27g |
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| Calories | 279kcal | 276kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 183mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 65mg | |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 4.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.365mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.18µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 92mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.74g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.69g |
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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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (65 mg)
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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