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Brotwurst vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brotwurst and Porterhouse steak

  • Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Porterhouse steak is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Brotwurst is 46% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Porterhouse steak. Brotwurst contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B1, while Porterhouse steak contains 0.099mg.
  • Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Equal in Potassium - 299

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.228
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Equal in Water - 54.66
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Equal in Water - 54.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 27.8g 19.27g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 276kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 0g Porterhouse steak
Calcium 48mg 7mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 134mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 281mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 1112mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 19.6µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.18mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.099mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.228mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.314mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 5µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.6mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.08mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.14mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.37mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 0.68mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.44mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 8.65g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.69g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.