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Porterhouse steak vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Porterhouse steak and Chicken heart

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 213% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 5 times more Selenium than Chicken heart. Porterhouse steak contains 19.6µg of Selenium, while Chicken heart contains 4.3µg.
  • Chicken heart contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Selenium +355.8%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Copper +166.2%
Contains more Manganese +493.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Selenium +355.8%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +102.7%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Copper +166.2%
Contains more Manganese +493.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +715%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.36
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 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +715%
Contains more Folate +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +234.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Fats +106.5%
Contains more Other +148.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.8%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Protein 23.96g 15.55g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 9.33g Porterhouse steak
Carbs 0g 0.71g Chicken heart
Calories 276kcal 153kcal Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 2.94mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 177mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 176mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 74mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.13mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.015mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 19.6µg 4.3µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.152mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 4.883mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.36mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.199mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.704mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.833mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.355mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 1.303mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.376mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.696mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.88mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.408mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 136mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 2.37g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 2.71g Chicken heart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Chicken heart
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.611g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart 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.

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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.