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Beefsteak raw vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beefsteak raw and porterhouse steak

  • Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, porterhouse steak is higher in iron and copper.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than beefsteak raw.
  • Beefsteak raw has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.1% 26% 110% 43% 124% 83% 8.5% 2% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +47%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 84% 273% 0% 5.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 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 WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +259.5%
Contains more OtherOther +539.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak raw Porterhouse steak
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak raw Porterhouse steak DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.875g 7.271g 25%
Fats 5.36g 19.27g 21%
Vitamin B12 2.69µg 2.18µg 21%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 8.65g 16%
Selenium 27.9µg 19.6µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.543mg 0.365mg 14%
Iron 2mg 2.94mg 12%
Calories 134kcal 276kcal 7%
Zinc 5.3mg 4.56mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 6%
Copper 0.079mg 0.13mg 6%
Protein 21.38g 23.96g 5%
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.21mg 5%
Phosphorus 220mg 193mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.228mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 0.69g 3%
Potassium 375mg 299mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.099mg 2%
Folate 3µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 22mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Cholesterol 67mg 67mg 0%
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 7mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 65mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0.259mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 1.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.228mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 2.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 2.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.033mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 1.288mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak raw Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Beefsteak raw
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beefsteak raw
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.396g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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 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.
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.