Porterhouse steak vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between porterhouse steak and horse meat
- Porterhouse steak has more selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, and phosphorus.
- Horse meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 41% more than porterhouse steak.
- Horse meat has 4 times less monounsaturated fat than porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak has 8.65g of monounsaturated fat, while horse meat has 2.12g.
- Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
Specific 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 Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.
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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 ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45% |
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:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +218.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
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Carbs
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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
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +308% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.2% |
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 | 3.16µg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 5.03mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 1.9g | 24% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 6.05g | 20% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 2.12g | 16% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 13.5µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 247mg | 8% |
| Protein | 23.96g | 28.14g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 3.82mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 175kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.171mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 4.84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 55mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 1.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 2.232mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 2.398mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.458mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 1.081mg | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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.