Porterhouse steak vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between porterhouse steak and turkey leg
- Porterhouse steak has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat; however, turkey leg has more vitamin B5, selenium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Porterhouse steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 75% more.
- Porterhouse steak has 4 times more monounsaturated fat than turkey leg. Porterhouse steak has 8.65g of monounsaturated fat, while turkey leg has 2.06g.
- Turkey leg is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw.
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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 | +70.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +459% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
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:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
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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
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.18µg | 0.39µg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 7.271g | 2.06g | 24% |
| Fats | 19.27g | 6.72g | 19% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.09mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.65g | 2.06g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.94mg | 1.72mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 4.56mg | 3.09mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 26.4µg | 12% |
| Protein | 23.96g | 19.54g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.69g | 1.83g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.21mg | 2.947mg | 8% |
| Calories | 276kcal | 144kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.099mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.365mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 299mg | 273mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.228mg | 0.211mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 74mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 1.809mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0.769mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.211g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porterhouse steak 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.