Turkey bacon vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between turkey bacon and porterhouse steak
- Turkey bacon has more calcium and vitamin B5; however, porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, and copper.
- Turkey bacon covers your daily need for sodium, 44% more than porterhouse steak.
- Turkey bacon has 11 times more calcium than porterhouse steak. While turkey bacon has 80mg of calcium, porterhouse steak has only 7mg.
- Porterhouse steak has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.94 g
Fats:
16.93 g
Carbs:
1.89 g
Water:
61.83 g
Other:
3.41 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.699 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +581% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1069mg | 65mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 2.18µg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.699g | 0.69g | 27% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.94mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.54mg | 4.56mg | 18% |
| Choline | 91.3mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 15.94g | 23.96g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.52g | 7.271g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.244mg | 0.365mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 19.6µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.675mg | 0.314mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.223g | 8.65g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 67mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 222mg | 193mg | 4% |
| Fats | 16.93g | 19.27g | 4% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 276kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.032mg | 4.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.237mg | 0.228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 349mg | 299mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.89g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.184g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.233mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.033mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.288mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.197g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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