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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +585.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +185.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.3%
~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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.228mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.18µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
~equal in Water ~54.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 +54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1112mg 65mg 46%
Iron 1.03mg 2.94mg 24%
Zinc 2.1mg 4.56mg 22%
Protein 14.3g 23.96g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.365mg 18%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.69g 14%
Fats 27.8g 19.27g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.099mg 13%
Saturated fat 9.93g 7.271g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 8.65g 12%
Phosphorus 134mg 193mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.21mg 6%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.18µg 5%
Selenium 17µg 19.6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.314mg 5%
Calcium 48mg 7mg 4%
Calories 323kcal 276kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.98g 0g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 22mg 1%
Potassium 281mg 299mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.228mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.259mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 1.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 1.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 2.105mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 2.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.033mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 1.288mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.775mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
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.