Porterhouse steak vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Porterhouse steak and Chicken thigh?
- Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 77% higher.
- Chicken thigh has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak has 7.271g of Saturated Fat, while Chicken thigh has 2.78g.
We used Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+101.4%
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Potassium
+15.4%
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Sodium
-31.6%
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Zinc
+63.4%
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Copper
+44.4%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Manganese
+80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
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Iron
+101.4%
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Potassium
+15.4%
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Sodium
-31.6%
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Zinc
+63.4%
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Copper
+44.4%
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Calcium
+85.7%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Manganese
+80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
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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Vitamin B1
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+560.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Vitamin B3
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+309.2%
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Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
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Vitamin B1
+12.5%
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Vitamin B12
+560.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Vitamin B3
+69.1%
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Vitamin B5
+309.2%
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Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.38
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+87.1%
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Other
+104.9%
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Protein
+17.6%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 59.31
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Fats
+87.1%
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+104.9%
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Protein
+17.6%
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+∞%
Equal in Water - 59.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.4%
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+252.2%
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.4%
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Saturated Fat
-61.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+252.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 23.96g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 19.27g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 276kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 4.56mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.271g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.65g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 2.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.491g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh 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.