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Porterhouse steak vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porterhouse steak and Polish sausage

  • Porterhouse steak is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet Polish sausage is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for Polish sausage is 64% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 3 times more iron than Polish sausage. Porterhouse steak contains 2.94mg of iron, while Polish sausage contains 0.88mg.
  • 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 Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.

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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 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.2%
Contains more IronIron +234.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.7%
~equal in Selenium ~17.7µg

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% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +407.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.3%
~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
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +99.1%
~equal in Fats ~19.4g
~equal in Water ~55.2g

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
43% 52% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Polish sausage DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 1540mg 64%
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 0.98µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.502mg 34%
Iron 2.94mg 0.88mg 26%
Zinc 4.56mg 1.93mg 24%
Choline 91.3mg 17%
Protein 23.96g 17.6g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.19mg 13%
Phosphorus 193mg 136mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.148mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 3.443mg 5%
Copper 0.13mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.45mg 3%
Saturated fat 7.271g 8.01g 3%
Selenium 19.6µg 17.7µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 9.7g 3%
Potassium 299mg 237mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 14mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.79g 1%
Calories 276kcal 259kcal 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.6g 1%
Fats 19.27g 19.4g 0%
Net carbs 0g 3.6g N/A
Cholesterol 67mg 66mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.591mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.611mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.076mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.379mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.539mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 0.679mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.444mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Polish sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
32%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage 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 ($)

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.