Pork vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork and porterhouse steak
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while porterhouse steak has more vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 65% higher.
- Porterhouse steak contains 2 times less selenium than pork. Pork contains 45.3µg of selenium, while porterhouse steak contains 19.6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +785.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +211.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~54.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -28.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.099mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.18µg | 62% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 19.6µg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.94mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.56mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 7.271g | 9% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 19.27g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.314mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.365mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 193mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Protein | 27.32g | 23.96g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.228mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 8.65g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.21mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 299mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.69g | 3% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 276kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 91.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
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
54%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.041g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork 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 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.