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Porterhouse steak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Porterhouse steak and Knackwurst?

  • Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% more.
  • Knackwurst contains 4 times less Iron than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • 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 Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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 +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
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% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +345.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +174.7%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.2%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%

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 B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.32
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% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.32

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Water - 55.3
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +115.9%
Contains more Fats +43.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 23.96g 11.1g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 276kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 7mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 2.94mg 0.66mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 98mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 199mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 930mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 1.66mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.06mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 19.6µg 13.5µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.14mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 2.734mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.17mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 2µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 1.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.138mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.432mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.639mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 0.874mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 1.01mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.276mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.501mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.639mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.314mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 7.271g 10.21g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Knackwurst
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
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.939g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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.

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.