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Porterhouse steak vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porterhouse steak and Braunschweiger

  • Porterhouse steak has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Braunschweiger.
  • Braunschweiger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 746% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak has less Cholesterol.

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 Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork.

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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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
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 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +933.3%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%

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 B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +976.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +821.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
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 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +976.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +821.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Equal in Water - 50.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362.8%

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 Braunschweiger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Braunschweiger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Protein 23.96g 14.5g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Calories 276kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Calcium 7mg 9mg Braunschweiger
Iron 2.94mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 168mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 199mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 977mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.81mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.015mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 19.6µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 0IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.33mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.145mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.534mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.484mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.032mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 0.909mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.311mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.553mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.616mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.32mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 180mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 9.307g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 3.193g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Braunschweiger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
357%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger 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 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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients
  2. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.