Porterhouse steak vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porterhouse steak and meatball
- Porterhouse steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, choline, and selenium, while meatball has more vitamin B5, manganese, and fiber.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
- Meatball contains 3 times less zinc than porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 4.56mg of zinc, while meatball contains 1.66mg.
- The amount of sodium in porterhouse steak is lower.
The 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 Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 IronIron | +66.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1042.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1780% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +118% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +194.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
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:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~53.67g
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
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +384.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.627g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.188g
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 1µg | 49% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 1.66mg | 26% |
| Protein | 23.96g | 14.4g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 3.346g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.77mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.202mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.924mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 45.2mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 15.3µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 3.108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 239mg | 7% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 22.21g | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.136mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 7.627g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 9.188g | 1% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 286kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 66mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 299mg | 296mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.356g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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.