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Porterhouse steak vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Porterhouse steak and Lamb

  • Porterhouse steak has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% higher.
  • Lamb contains 2 times less Iron than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of Iron, while Lamb contains 1.88mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Porterhouse steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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 +56.4%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Copper - 0.119
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +56.4%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Copper - 0.119

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +157.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Other +157.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Lamb Opinion
Protein 23.96g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 19.27g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 276kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 7mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.94mg 1.88mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 193mg 188mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 65mg 72mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 4.46mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.119mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 19.6µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.14mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.104mg 1.05mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.183mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.908mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 2.166mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.629mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.998mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.775mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 67mg 97mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 8.83g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.