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Meatball vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Porterhouse steak

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Fiber, while Porterhouse steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porterhouse steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +1780%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +1780%
Contains more Iron +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.1%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.3%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.3%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +118%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Equal in Water - 54.66
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Fats +15.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +66.4%
Contains more Other +27.1%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.271
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.
Meatball Porterhouse steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 22.21g 19.27g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 276kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Porterhouse steak
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 7mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 193mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 666mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 1.66mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.123mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.282mg 0.015mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 19.6µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.18mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.099mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.228mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.314mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 36µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 66mg 67mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.627g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 8.65g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.69g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.356g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.