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

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How are Turkey ham and Porterhouse steak different?

  • Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Porterhouse steak is 57% higher.
  • Turkey ham contains 14 times more Sodium than Porterhouse steak. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Porterhouse steak contains only 65mg.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +194%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
~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% 3.2% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +172.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more FatsFats +381.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +547%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Porterhouse steak
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 Turkey ham Porterhouse steak Opinion
Calories 118kcal 276kcal Porterhouse steak
Protein 16.3g 23.96g Porterhouse steak
Fats 4g 19.27g Porterhouse steak
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Cholesterol 64mg 67mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Calcium 7mg 7mg
Potassium 253mg 299mg Porterhouse steak
Iron 1mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Sugar 1.2g 0g Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 2.1mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 289mg 193mg Turkey ham
Sodium 909mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.18mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.015mg Porterhouse steak
Selenium 38.2µg 19.6µg Turkey ham
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.099mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.228mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.21mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B5 0.314mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.365mg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Folate 7µg Porterhouse steak
Choline 91.3mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 1.2g 7.271g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 8.65g Porterhouse steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.69g 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
Turkey ham Porterhouse steak
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
24%
Turkey ham
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
52%
Porterhouse steak

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.