Horse meat vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horse meat and porterhouse steak
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, and phosphorus; however, porterhouse steak is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 41% more than porterhouse steak.
- Porterhouse steak has 2 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while porterhouse steak has 2.94mg.
- Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, cooked, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 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 | -73.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +308% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2.18µg | 41% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 2.94mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 7.271g | 24% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 19.27g | 20% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 8.65g | 16% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 19.6µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 193mg | 8% |
| Protein | 28.14g | 23.96g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.228mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 4.56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 175kcal | 276kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 4.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.365mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
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
48%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.