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Porterhouse steak vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porterhouse steak and ground beef

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in iron and copper, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 13% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 2 times more copper than ground beef. Porterhouse steak contains 0.13mg of copper, while ground beef contains 0.079mg.
  • Ground beef 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 Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +371.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.1%
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~58.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%

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 Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.49µg 13%
Zinc 4.56mg 5.84mg 12%
Iron 2.94mg 2.27mg 8%
Cholesterol 67mg 88mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.079mg 6%
Fats 19.27g 15.37g 6%
Saturated fat 7.271g 6.073g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.311mg 4%
Phosphorus 193mg 166mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.512mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.171mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.051mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 33mg 3%
Choline 91.3mg 73.2mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 7.322g 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.408g 2%
Calories 276kcal 241kcal 2%
Potassium 299mg 241mg 2%
Selenium 19.6µg 19.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 4.026mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 17mg 1%
Protein 23.96g 23.87g 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sodium 65mg 73mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.009mg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.775mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.