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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.
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% 9% 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 323kcal 276kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 27.8g 19.27g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 0g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 67mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 48mg 7mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 1.03mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Sugar 2.98g 0g Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 134mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 1112mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.18mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Brotwurst
Selenium 17µg 19.6µg Porterhouse steak
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
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Folate 5µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 9.93g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 8.65g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.69g Brotwurst
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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.