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Porterhouse steak vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Porterhouse steak and Bratwurst

  • Porterhouse steak has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Bratwurst has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Bratwurst contains 3 times less Iron than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of Iron, while Bratwurst contains 1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porterhouse steak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +194%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.3%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +33.2%
~equal in Water ~56.65g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8g

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 Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 276kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Protein 23.96g 12.2g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 26.34g Bratwurst
Net carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Carbs 0g 2g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 67mg 78mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 299mg 283mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 2.94mg 1mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.47mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 130mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 848mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 19.6µg 14.1µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.213mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 3.11mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.2mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Folate 7µg 4µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 8g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 1.58g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.107mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.465mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.485mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 0.81mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 0.903mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.364mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.405mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.464mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.395mg Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.191g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.