Porterhouse steak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Porterhouse steak and Lamb leg
- Porterhouse steak has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Lamb leg.
- Lamb leg has 2 times less Iron than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak has 2.94mg of Iron, while Lamb leg has 1.66mg.
Specific 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, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
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Iron
+77.1%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+20.1%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Copper
+15%
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Calcium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-13.8%
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Manganese
+33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Selenium - 20.7
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Iron
+77.1%
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Phosphorus
+13.5%
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Potassium
+20.1%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Copper
+15%
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Calcium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-13.8%
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Manganese
+33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Selenium - 20.7
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 B6
+143.3%
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Vitamin E
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+31.3%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin B5
+119.7%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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Vitamin B6
+143.3%
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Vitamin E
+16.7%
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Vitamin B1
+31.3%
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Vitamin B3
+48.7%
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Vitamin B5
+119.7%
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Folate
+171.4%
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Vitamin B12
+14.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+33.8%
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Fats
+12.9%
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Other
+201.4%
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Water
+17.7%
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
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2.11 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
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0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
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Protein
+33.8%
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Fats
+12.9%
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+201.4%
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Water
+17.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.43
Saturated Fat:
7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.69 g
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+23.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.43
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.96g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 19.27g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 276kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 4.56mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.271g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.65g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 1.35g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg 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.