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Bratwurst vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bratwurst and Porterhouse steak

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, while Porterhouse steak has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst contains 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, while Porterhouse steak contains 0.099mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porterhouse steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 ManganeseManganese +173.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +194%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Potassium ~299mg

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.228mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 +36.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
~equal in Water ~54.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 -16.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.65g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 297kcal 276kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 26.34g 19.27g Bratwurst
Net carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 283mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 1mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.47mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 130mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 848mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.041mg 0.015mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 19.6µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.099mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.228mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.314mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 2.18µg Bratwurst
Folate 4µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 6.08g 7.271g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.69g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.465mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.485mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 0.81mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 0.903mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.364mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.464mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.395mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.191g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.