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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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 +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.
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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.228mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.365mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 FatsFats +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +27%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
~equal in Water ~54.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 301kcal 276kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 25.87g 19.27g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 7mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 1.15mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Sugar 1.33g 0g Porterhouse steak
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.07mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 169mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 756mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.18mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.015mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 19.6µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.099mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.228mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 4.21mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.314mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.365mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 7µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 10.256g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 8.65g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.69g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.259mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.107mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.166mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.333mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.767mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.513mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Bockwurst
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.