Bockwurst vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bockwurst and porterhouse steak
- Bockwurst is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3, yet porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and choline.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than bockwurst.
- Bockwurst contains 12 times more sodium than porterhouse steak. While bockwurst contains 756mg of sodium, porterhouse steak contains only 65mg.
- The glycemic index of porterhouse steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +485.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1040% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +155.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +120.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +153.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +96.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 70.2µg | 59% | |
Tryptophan | 153mg | 0.259mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 2.18µg | 55% |
Sodium | 756mg | 65mg | 30% |
Zinc | 2.07mg | 4.56mg | 23% |
Iron | 1.15mg | 2.94mg | 22% |
Protein | 14.03g | 23.96g | 20% |
Selenium | 11.3µg | 19.6µg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 10.256g | 7.271g | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.891mg | 0.314mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.328g | 0.69g | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 13.138g | 8.65g | 11% |
Fats | 25.87g | 19.27g | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.616mg | 4.21mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 93mg | 67mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.099mg | 8% |
Choline | 46.4mg | 91.3mg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.171mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 169mg | 193mg | 3% |
Folate | 17µg | 7µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
Calcium | 41mg | 7mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 0µg | 2% |
Calories | 301kcal | 276kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.378mg | 0.365mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
Potassium | 270mg | 299mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
Carbs | 2.95g | 0g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.95g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.33g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.613mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.677mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.107mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.166mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.333mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.767mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.513mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.03 g
Fats:
25.87 g
Carbs:
2.95 g
Water:
54.47 g
Other:
2.68 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats | +34.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.8% |
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Water
~54.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.328 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |