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Pork bacon vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork bacon and porterhouse steak different?

  • Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, porterhouse steak is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pork bacon is 93% higher.
  • Pork bacon contains 4 times more vitamin B1 than porterhouse steak. While pork bacon contains 0.348mg of vitamin B1, porterhouse steak contains only 0.099mg.
  • Porterhouse steak has less sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201%
Contains more IronIron +97.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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.
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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.228mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +237.9%
Contains more WaterWater +336.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +604.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Porterhouse steak DV% diff.
Sodium 2193mg 65mg 93%
Selenium 59µg 19.6µg 72%
Phosphorus 506mg 193mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2.18µg 43%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.21mg 40%
Fats 43.27g 19.27g 37%
Saturated fat 14.187g 7.271g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.69g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 8.65g 26%
Protein 35.73g 23.96g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.099mg 21%
Iron 1.49mg 2.94mg 18%
Calories 548kcal 276kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.314mg 14%
Cholesterol 107mg 67mg 13%
Zinc 3.36mg 4.56mg 11%
Potassium 539mg 299mg 7%
Copper 0.182mg 0.13mg 6%
Choline 119.3mg 91.3mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.365mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.228mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.18mg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.35g 0g 0%
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.259mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 1.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 1.228mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 2.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 2.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.676mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 1.033mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 1.288mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.