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

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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Porterhouse steak

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Porterhouse steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 73% more than Turkey breast.
  • Porterhouse steak has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Turkey breast. Turkey breast has 0.621mg of Vitamin B5, while Porterhouse steak has 0.314mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +145%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~299mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +419%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +174.5%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%
~equal in Protein ~23.96g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
44% 52% 4%
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 -73.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +225.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Porterhouse steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 157kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Protein 21.89g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 7.02g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 65mg 67mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 7mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 1.2mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.074mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 1.57mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 186mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Sodium 59mg 65mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.018mg 0.015mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 19.6µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.099mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.228mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.21mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.314mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.365mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg 7µg
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 1.91g 7.271g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 0.69g Turkey breast
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.259mg Porterhouse steak
Threonine 0.957mg 1.104mg Porterhouse steak
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.228mg Porterhouse steak
Leucine 1.704mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 1.996mg 2.233mg Porterhouse steak
Methionine 0.616mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.033mg Porterhouse steak
Valine 1.141mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.66mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Porterhouse steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
Turkey breast
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.361g)
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.
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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. 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.