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Porterhouse steak vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Porterhouse steak and Brotwurst

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Brotwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Brotwurst is 46% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 3 times more Iron than Brotwurst. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of Iron, while Brotwurst contains 1.03mg.
  • Porterhouse steak contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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.
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
8
:
2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281
Porterhouse steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +185.4%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.1%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +585.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 281

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.
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
5
:
5
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.05
Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
2
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Equal in Water - 51.3
Porterhouse steak
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +67.6%
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.6%
Equal in Water - 51.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak
1
:
2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.1%
Porterhouse steak
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 23.96g 14.3g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 27.8g Brotwurst
Carbs 0g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 276kcal 323kcal Brotwurst
Sugar 0g 2.98g Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 2.94mg 1.03mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 134mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 299mg 281mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 65mg 1112mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.1mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Brotwurst
Selenium 19.6µg 17µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.25mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.23mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 3.3mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.06mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 5µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.05µg Porterhouse steak
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg 0.6mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.61mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg 1.08mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg 1.14mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg 0.37mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.54mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg 0.68mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg 0.44mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 67mg 63mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 7.271g 9.93g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 2.83g Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.