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Porterhouse steak vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between porterhouse steak and ostrich

  • Ostrich is higher than porterhouse steak in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 170% more than porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 7 times more saturated fat than ostrich. While porterhouse steak contains 7.271g of saturated fat, ostrich contains only 1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.3%
~equal in Iron ~2.79mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +649.8%
Contains more OtherOther +390.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +791.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 6.25µg 170%
Selenium 19.6µg 37.5µg 33%
Saturated fat 7.271g 1g 29%
Fats 19.27g 2.57g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 1.318mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 0.97g 19%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 7.143mg 18%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.545mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.232mg 11%
Protein 23.96g 28.49g 9%
Phosphorus 193mg 251mg 8%
Calories 276kcal 145kcal 7%
Cholesterol 67mg 85mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.292mg 5%
Zinc 4.56mg 4.85mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.44g 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.152mg 2%
Iron 2.94mg 2.79mg 2%
Potassium 299mg 362mg 2%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Sodium 65mg 80mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 25mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.23mg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.271g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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 ($)

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.