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Porterhouse steak vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Porterhouse steak and Summer sausage?

  • Porterhouse steak is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% more.
  • Summer sausage contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 0.365mg of Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • 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 Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +161.3%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +161.3%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 178

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 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142%
Equal in Folate - 7
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +51%
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.9%
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +51%
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.7%
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +337.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.62g Summer sausage
Protein 23.96g 19.43g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 0g 1.82g Summer sausage
Calories 276kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0g 0.12g Porterhouse steak
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 7mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.94mg 2.26mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 13mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 178mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 206mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 1483mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.25mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.07mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.032mg Summer sausage
Selenium 19.6µg 7.5µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin D 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.16mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 2.9mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.76mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 1.73µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.15mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.54mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.62mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.1mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 1.16mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.36mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.56mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.69mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.47mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 89mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 10.47g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 3.02g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1418mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.