Porterhouse steak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Porterhouse steak and Ground beef
- Porterhouse steak is richer in Iron, and Copper, yet Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 13% higher.
- Porterhouse steak contains 2 times more Copper than Ground beef. Porterhouse steak contains 0.13mg of Copper, while Ground beef contains 0.079mg.
- Ground beef 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 Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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
+29.5%
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+24.1%
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Sodium
-11%
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Copper
+64.6%
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Manganese
+66.7%
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Zinc
+28.1%
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
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Iron
+29.5%
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Magnesium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.3%
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Potassium
+24.1%
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Sodium
-11%
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Copper
+64.6%
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Manganese
+66.7%
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Calcium
+371.4%
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Zinc
+28.1%
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
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 E
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+94.1%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+17.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Vitamin B12
+14.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin E
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+94.1%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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Vitamin B6
+17.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+63.1%
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Vitamin B12
+14.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+25.4%
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+13.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
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2.11 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
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0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Fats
+25.4%
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+13.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.1%
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Saturated Fat
-16.5%
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+69.1%
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Saturated Fat
-16.5%
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.96g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 19.27g | 15.37g |
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| Calories | 276kcal | 241kcal |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 166mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 73mg |
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| Zinc | 4.56mg | 5.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.311mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.775mg | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.271g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.65g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 0.408g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
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 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.