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Porterhouse steak vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Porterhouse steak and Pot roast

  • Porterhouse steak has more Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Pot roast has more Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Zinc is 19% more.
  • Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
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 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Contains more Iron +21.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174

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 B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13
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% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.105
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Equal in Fats - 19.17
Equal in Water - 51.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.708
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.175
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.708

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Pot roast Opinion
Protein 23.96g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 19.27g 19.17g Porterhouse steak
Calories 276kcal 297kcal Pot roast
Calcium 7mg 16mg Pot roast
Iron 2.94mg 2.42mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 174mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 231mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 47mg Pot roast
Zinc 4.56mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.13mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.01mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 19.6µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.51mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.059mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.171mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 4.105mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.283mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 9µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.13µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.8µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.19mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.105mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.233mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.676mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.288mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.775mg 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 67mg 116mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 7.548g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 8.175g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.708g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Pot roast
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
44%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.