Luncheon meat vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Luncheon meat and Porterhouse steak
- Luncheon meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Porterhouse steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 52% more than Luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 13 times more Sodium than Porterhouse steak. While Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, Porterhouse steak has only 65mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 ManganeseManganese | +146.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +95.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 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 | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 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 | -45.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +52.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 189kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 17.5g | 23.96g |
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| Fats | 12.77g | 19.27g |
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| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 300mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 2.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 2.15mg | 4.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 820mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 4.21mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.365mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.18µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 63.9mg | 91.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.944g | 7.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.685g | 8.65g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 0.69g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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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
33%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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