Porterhouse steak vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Porterhouse steak and Italian sausage different?
- Porterhouse steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Italian sausage covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 44% more than Porterhouse steak.
- Porterhouse steak has 2 times more Iron than Italian sausage. Porterhouse steak has 2.94mg of Iron, while Italian sausage has 1.43mg.
- Porterhouse steak contains less Saturated Fat.
Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +529.3% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Other
~2.17g
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +97.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +409.9% |
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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| Calories | 276kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 23.96g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 19.27g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 4.56mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 91.3mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.271g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.65g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.577mg |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 678mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.924g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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