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Porterhouse steak vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between porterhouse steak and bockwurst

  • Porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, and choline, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B3.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 55% more than bockwurst.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 3 times more iron than bockwurst. While porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of iron, bockwurst contains only 1.15mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in porterhouse steak is lower.
  • The glycemic index of porterhouse steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 16% 2.1% 26% 110% 43% 124% 83% 8.5% 2% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +155.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1040%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg

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% 0% 3.6% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 84% 273% 0% 5.3% 50%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +27%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.69 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 0.86µg 55%
Sodium 65mg 756mg 30%
Zinc 4.56mg 2.07mg 23%
Iron 2.94mg 1.15mg 22%
Protein 23.96g 14.03g 20%
Selenium 19.6µg 11.3µg 15%
Saturated fat 7.271g 10.256g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.891mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 2.328g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 13.138g 11%
Fats 19.27g 25.87g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 5.616mg 9%
Cholesterol 67mg 93mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.193mg 8%
Choline 91.3mg 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Phosphorus 193mg 169mg 3%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Calories 276kcal 301kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.378mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.38mg 1%
Potassium 299mg 270mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.233mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
45%
Porterhouse steak
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.