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Porterhouse steak vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Porterhouse steak and Lamb loin

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Porterhouse steak is 20% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak 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 Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Sodium - 64
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% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Sodium - 64
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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Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Other +55.1%
Contains more Fats +22.4%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 23.96g 22.55g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 276kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 7mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.94mg 2.12mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 193mg 180mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 246mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 4.56mg 3.41mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.119mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 19.6µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.11mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.11mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 1.104mg 0.965mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.088mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.754mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 1.991mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.579mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.918mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 1.217mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.714mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 95mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 10.24g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 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.

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.