Chuck steak vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chuck steak and porterhouse steak different?
- Chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat; however, porterhouse steak is richer in iron and copper.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for chuck steak is 37% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than porterhouse steak. While chuck steak contains 0.752mg of vitamin B5, porterhouse steak contains only 0.314mg.
- Porterhouse steak has less cholesterol.
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1218.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.96g
~equal in
Fats
~19.27g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~54.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 4.56mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.18µg | 35% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 19.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.314mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 2.94mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 7.271g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.228mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 4.21mg | 3% |
| Choline | 79mg | 91.3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 8.65g | 2% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 23.96g | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 299mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 19.64g | 19.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.365mg | 1% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 276kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 193mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
55%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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