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Mutton vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mutton and Porterhouse steak

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Copper.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 94% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Mutton. Mutton has 0.897mg of Vitamin B5, while Porterhouse steak has 0.314mg.
  • Porterhouse steak contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.1% 26% 110% 43% 124% 83% 8.5% 2% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%

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.
Mutton
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 84% 273% 0% 5.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.365mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~91.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%
~equal in Water ~54.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
44% 52% 4%
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 -29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton Porterhouse steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 234kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Protein 33.43g 23.96g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 31mg 22mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 7mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 299mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.94mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 5.93mg 4.56mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 193mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.18mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.015mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 19.6µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.228mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.21mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.314mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.365mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.18µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 100.6mg 91.3mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 7.271g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.69g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.403mg 1.104mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.228mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 2.105mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.233mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.676mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.033mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.288mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.775mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.