Pork leg vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork leg and Porterhouse steak?
- Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% more.
- Porterhouse steak contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Porterhouse steak contains 0.099mg.
- Pork leg has less Saturated Fat.
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this article.
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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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Sodium
-27.7%
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Manganese
+53.3%
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Selenium
+50%
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Calcium
+40%
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Iron
+245.9%
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Zinc
+136.3%
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Copper
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 299
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Sodium
-27.7%
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Manganese
+53.3%
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Selenium
+50%
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Calcium
+40%
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Iron
+245.9%
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Zinc
+136.3%
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Copper
+100%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Equal in Potassium - 299
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+643.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118.2%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin B12
+246%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.365
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+643.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118.2%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Vitamin B12
+246%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.365
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+14.3%
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Protein
+37.5%
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Other
+71.5%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
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+14.3%
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Protein
+37.5%
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+71.5%
Equal in Fats - 19.27
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+191.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.65
Saturated Fat:
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.01 g
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+191.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.43g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 19.27g |
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| Calories | 245kcal | 276kcal |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 2.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 193mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 299mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 4.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.365mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2.18µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.775mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 67mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg 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.