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Porterhouse steak vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porterhouse steak and Beefsteak

  • Porterhouse steak has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 33% more than Beefsteak.
  • Porterhouse steak has 2 times more Iron than Beefsteak. While Porterhouse steak has 2.94mg of Iron, Beefsteak has only 1.63mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Iron +80.4%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +80.4%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +214.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.4%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 4.85

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 B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Other +904.8%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Equal in Water - 57.96
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +27.5%
Contains more Other +904.8%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porterhouse steak Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 23.96g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 19.27g 15.11g Porterhouse steak
Calories 276kcal 250kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.94mg 1.63mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 193mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 299mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 65mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.56mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.13mg 0.073mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.009mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 19.6µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.078mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.14mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 7µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 1.38µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.173mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 1.054mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.201mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 2.099mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 2.23mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.288mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 67mg 79mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 6.298g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.56g Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.