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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 for 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.
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% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +185.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +585.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.05µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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% 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 ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%
~equal in Water ~51.3g

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 1112mg 46%
Iron 2.94mg 1.03mg 24%
Zinc 4.56mg 2.1mg 22%
Protein 23.96g 14.3g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.13mg 18%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 2.83g 14%
Fats 19.27g 27.8g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.25mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.271g 9.93g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 13.34g 12%
Phosphorus 193mg 134mg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.05µg 5%
Selenium 19.6µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.06mg 5%
Calcium 7mg 48mg 4%
Calories 276kcal 323kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 67mg 63mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Carbs 0g 2.98g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Potassium 299mg 281mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.27mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.98g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.44mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
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.