Ham vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Ham and Porterhouse steak
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 64% more than Ham.
- Ham has 19 times more Sodium than Porterhouse steak. While Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, Porterhouse steak has only 65mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +661.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +235.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +248.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -75.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +230.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Calories | 145kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 19.27g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 67mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.18µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg | 91.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.69g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.775mg |
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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
45%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.461g)
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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