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Porterhouse steak vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porterhouse steak and Turkey ham different?

  • Porterhouse steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Porterhouse steak is 57% higher.
  • Porterhouse steak contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. While Porterhouse steak contains 0.365mg of Vitamin B6, Turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
  • Turkey ham has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen are the varieties used 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.
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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +194%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.9%
~equal in Calcium ~7mg

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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.12mg
~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
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more FatsFats +381.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%

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
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +547%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%

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 Turkey ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Turkey ham Opinion
Calories 276kcal 118kcal Porterhouse steak
Protein 23.96g 16.3g Porterhouse steak
Fats 19.27g 4g Porterhouse steak
Net carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Carbs 0g 3.1g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 67mg 64mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 299mg 253mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 2.94mg 1mg Porterhouse steak
Sugar 0g 1.2g Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 4.56mg 2.1mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 193mg 289mg Turkey ham
Sodium 65mg 909mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 19.6µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 4.12mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.06mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 0.8µg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 7.271g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 8.65g 1.337g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 0.873g Turkey ham
Tryptophan 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.775mg Porterhouse steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Turkey ham
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
24%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 844mg)
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 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

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.