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

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How are porterhouse steak and turkey sausage different?

  • Turkey sausage contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, choline, and phosphorus than porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 58% more than turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains less saturated fat.

Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild types were 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% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +174.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +53%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.1%

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.
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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
~equal in Fats ~18.09g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porterhouse steak Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.18µg 0.79µg 58%
Selenium 19.6µg 0µg 36%
Cholesterol 67mg 160mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.69g 4.657g 26%
Sodium 65mg 639mg 25%
Iron 2.94mg 1.07mg 23%
Protein 23.96g 15.42g 17%
Saturated fat 7.271g 3.839g 16%
Zinc 4.56mg 2.98mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.365mg 0.208mg 12%
Choline 91.3mg 33.9mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.65g 5.158g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.228mg 0.165mg 5%
Phosphorus 193mg 155mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.21mg 3.692mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 32mg 3%
Calories 276kcal 235kcal 2%
Fats 19.27g 18.09g 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.111mg 2%
Potassium 299mg 229mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 17IU 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.56g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 7µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.259mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 1.104mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.228mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 2.105mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.233mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.676mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.033mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 1.288mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.481mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Turkey 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
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
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 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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.