Porterhouse steak vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between porterhouse steak and Canadian bacon?
- Porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc; however, Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 73% more.
- Canadian bacon contains 7 times less saturated fat than porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 7.271g of saturated fat, while Canadian bacon contains 1.039g.
We used Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +425% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +407% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +575.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +593.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +589.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 0.43µg | 73% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 50.4µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.669mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 993mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 9.988mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 0.56mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 1.039g | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 1.73mg | 26% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 2.78g | 25% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 999mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 1.255g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 309mg | 17% |
| Protein | 23.96g | 28.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 146kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 104.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 0.485g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 67mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 2.294mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 2.479mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.764mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (67 mg)
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.