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

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What are the differences between Summer sausage and Porterhouse steak?

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 62% more.
  • Porterhouse steak has less Sodium.

We used Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.3%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +1057.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.3%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 193

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 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% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.9%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +51%
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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.9%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Water +51%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage Porterhouse steak
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
42%
Summer sausage
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
52%
Porterhouse steak

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/nutrients
  2. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.