Ground beef vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground beef and porterhouse steak
- Ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet porterhouse steak is richer in iron and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 13% higher.
- Ground beef contains 5 times more calcium than porterhouse steak. Ground beef contains 33mg of calcium, while porterhouse steak contains 7mg.
- Porterhouse steak contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.96g
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~54.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -16.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.1% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.18µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.56mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.94mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 19.27g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 7.271g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.365mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 193mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.314mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.228mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 91.3mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.65g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.69g | 2% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 276kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 19.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 4.21mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 23.96g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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
46%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
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 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.