Chicken thigh vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chicken thigh and porterhouse steak?
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat, while porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 77% higher.
- Porterhouse steak has 4 times less vitamin B5 than chicken thigh. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of vitamin B5, while porterhouse steak has 0.314mg.
- Porterhouse steak is lower in cholesterol.
We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +309.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +560.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.9% |
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Water
~54.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
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 | -61.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 2.18µg | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 7.271g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.314mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.94mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 4.21mg | 18% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 4.56mg | 16% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 19.27g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 0.69g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 8.65g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 23.96g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Calories | 218kcal | 276kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.228mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 19.6µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 299mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.365mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.491g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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