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Pork leg vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork leg and t bone steak

  • Pork leg is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat, yet t bone steak is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 57% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than t bone steak. Pork leg contains 2.01g of polyunsaturated fat, while t bone steak contains 0.583g.
  • T bone steak contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.7% 25% 134% 26% 128% 90% 8.9% 0.52% 166%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +320%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +143%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~210mg
~equal in Selenium ~30.4µg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 0.33% 2.8% 1.5% 14% 62% 118% 18% 175% 236% 3.8% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~60.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
44% 50% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg T bone steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.057mg 57%
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 1.89µg 53%
Iron 0.85mg 3.57mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.758mg 27%
Zinc 1.93mg 4.69mg 25%
Protein 17.43g 27.48g 20%
Fats 18.87g 11.05g 12%
Choline 66.1mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 6.292mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 0.583g 10%
Saturated fat 6.54g 4.6g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.307mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.38g 5.159g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.27mg 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 81mg 3%
Phosphorus 199mg 210mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 3IU 2%
Selenium 29.4µg 30.4µg 2%
Copper 0.065mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 245kcal 217kcal 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Sodium 47mg 68mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 280mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.595g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.325mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 1.349mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.787mg 1.343mg 0%
Leucine 1.376mg 2.46mg 0%
Lysine 1.55mg 2.74mg 0%
Methionine 0.444mg 0.762mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0.931mg 1.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.659mg 1.05mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg T bone steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
42%
Pork leg
52%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
60%
T bone steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.