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Porterhouse steak vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between porterhouse steak and foie gras

  • Porterhouse steak has more zinc and vitamin B6, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, iron, and copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 301% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 0.365mg of vitamin B6, while foie gras contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat 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 Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), 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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +395.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +87.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +331.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.2%
Contains more WaterWater +47.6%
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.7%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 9.4µg 301%
Vitamin A 0µg 1001µg 111%
Selenium 19.6µg 44µg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 25.61g 42%
Fats 19.27g 43.84g 38%
Saturated fat 7.271g 14.45g 33%
Zinc 4.56mg 0.92mg 33%
Iron 2.94mg 5.5mg 32%
Copper 0.13mg 0.4mg 30%
Cholesterol 67mg 150mg 28%
Sodium 65mg 697mg 27%
Protein 23.96g 11.4g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.06mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 1.2mg 18%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Folate 7µg 60µg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 2.51mg 11%
Calories 276kcal 462kcal 9%
Calcium 7mg 70mg 6%
Potassium 299mg 138mg 5%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.299mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.67g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.84g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Phosphorus 193mg 200mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.179g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.