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Porterhouse steak vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porterhouse steak and lamb loin

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, and iron, yet lamb loin is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for porterhouse steak is 20% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak 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 Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
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 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg

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% 0% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.21µg
~equal in Choline ~88.4mg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%
Contains more FatsFats +22.4%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~52.5g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171%

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 Lamb loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Lamb loin DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.11mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 7.1mg 18%
Saturated fat 7.271g 10.24g 13%
Iron 2.94mg 2.12mg 10%
Zinc 4.56mg 3.41mg 10%
Selenium 19.6µg 24.6µg 9%
Cholesterol 67mg 95mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 1.87g 8%
Fats 19.27g 23.59g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.65mg 7%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 9.68g 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Protein 23.96g 22.55g 3%
Calories 276kcal 309kcal 2%
Phosphorus 193mg 180mg 2%
Potassium 299mg 246mg 2%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 2.21µg 1%
Copper 0.13mg 0.119mg 1%
Choline 91.3mg 88.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 64mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.11mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.