Porterhouse steak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between porterhouse steak and knackwurst?
- Porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, knackwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 42% more.
- Knackwurst contains 4 times less iron than porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of iron, while knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
- Porterhouse steak has less saturated fat.
We used Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +345.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +245.5% |
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:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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Water
~55.3g
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
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 1.18µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 930mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 0.66mg | 29% |
| Protein | 23.96g | 11.1g | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 1.66mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.342mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 2.92g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 98mg | 14% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 27.7g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 10.21g | 13% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 13.5µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 12.81g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 2.734mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 307kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.939g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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.