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Pork loin vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork loin and Porterhouse steak different?

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Porterhouse steak is 69% higher.
  • Pork loin contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Porterhouse steak. While Pork loin contains 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, Porterhouse steak contains only 0.099mg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Iron +272.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.1%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Iron +272.2%
Contains more Zinc +162.1%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 193

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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +311.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +53.2%
Contains more Other +177.6%
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +53.2%
Contains more Other +177.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin Porterhouse steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Pork loin Porterhouse steak Opinion
Protein 19.74g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 12.58g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Calories 198kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 18mg 7mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 197mg 193mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 299mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 65mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.056mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.011mg 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 33.2µg 19.6µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.18mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.099mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.228mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 4.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.314mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.365mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.891mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.572mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.766mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.514mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.064mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.77mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 7.271g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 0.69g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Porterhouse steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
51%
Pork loin
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.911g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.