Lamb leg vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Porterhouse steak
- Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Lamb leg.
- Porterhouse steak has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 0.69mg of Vitamin B5, while Porterhouse steak has 0.314mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 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 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~7.271g
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 19.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 2.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.18µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 91.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.69g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 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
47%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.