Porterhouse steak vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Porterhouse steak and Short ribs?
- Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% more.
- Short ribs contain 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Porterhouse steak. Porterhouse steak contains 4.21mg of Vitamin B3, while Short ribs contain 2.452mg.
- Porterhouse steak has less Cholesterol.
We used Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.2% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +53% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.57g
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Carbs
~0g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +118.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 276kcal | 471kcal |
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| Protein | 23.96g | 21.57g |
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| Fats | 19.27g | 41.98g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 27IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 224mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 4.56mg | 4.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 162mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 2.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 0.252mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 2.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 91.3mg | 82.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.271g | 17.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.65g | 18.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 1.53g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.862mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0.981mg |
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| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.823mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.562mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.852mg |
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| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.688mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porterhouse steak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porterhouse steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.