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Porterhouse steak vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Porterhouse steak and Cervelat?

  • Porterhouse steak is higher in Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 138% more.
  • Cervelat contains 2 times less Zinc than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 4.56mg of Zinc, while Cervelat contains 2.56mg.
  • Porterhouse steak has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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.
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
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% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Equal in Selenium - 20.3

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 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.31
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% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +152.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.1%
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Protein +37.3%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 23.96g 17.45g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 276kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 2.94mg 2.04mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 111mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 260mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 1300mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 19.6µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.26mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 2µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
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 67mg 74mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 11.51g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Cervelat
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
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.