Porterhouse steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porterhouse steak and chorizo different?
- Porterhouse steak has more iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for sodium, 51% more than porterhouse steak.
- Porterhouse steak has 2 times more iron than chorizo. Porterhouse steak has 2.94mg of iron, while chorizo has 1.59mg.
- Porterhouse steak contains less cholesterol.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of porterhouse steak is 0.
Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chorizo, pork, and beef types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
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 FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.2% |
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:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.8% |
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Protein
~24.1g
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
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +401.4% |
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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| Sodium | 65mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.63mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 14.38g | 32% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 38.27g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 18.4g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 3.46g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.59mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.53mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 3.41mg | 10% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 455kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 5.131mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 21.1µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 96.7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 23.96g | 24.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.