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Beefsteak vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beefsteak and porterhouse steak

  • Beefsteak has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 33% more than beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 2 times more vitamin B3 than porterhouse steak. While beefsteak has 6.978mg of vitamin B3, porterhouse steak has only 4.21mg.
  • Beefsteak has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 CalciumCalcium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +80.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +904.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~54.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -18.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Porterhouse steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Beefsteak Porterhouse steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.18µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.365mg 17%
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 4.21mg 17%
Selenium 28.8µg 19.6µg 17%
Iron 1.63mg 2.94mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.228mg 7%
Saturated fat 5.951g 7.271g 6%
Fats 15.11g 19.27g 6%
Protein 26.72g 23.96g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.298g 8.65g 6%
Copper 0.073mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.314mg 4%
Cholesterol 79mg 67mg 4%
Zinc 4.85mg 4.56mg 3%
Phosphorus 213mg 193mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.18mg 2%
Choline 101.8mg 91.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.099mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.69g 1%
Calories 250kcal 276kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Potassium 340mg 299mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Sodium 57mg 65mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.015mg 0%
Folate 8µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.259mg 0%
Threonine 1.054mg 1.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.228mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 2.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.23mg 2.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.687mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.033mg 0%
Valine 1.309mg 1.288mg 0%
Histidine 0.842mg 0.775mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
46%
Beefsteak
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.