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Beef shank vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef shank and Knackwurst?

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Knackwurst has 6 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Knackwurst has 1.66mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +484.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +531.9%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +190.9%
Contains more Iron +484.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +531.9%
Contains more Copper +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203.4%
Contains more Fats +335.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +203.4%
Contains more Fats +335.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +54.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1290.5%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1290.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 33.68g 11.1g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 201kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 32mg 11mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 0.66mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 98mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 199mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 930mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 1.66mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.06mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 30µg 13.5µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 2.734mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.32mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.17mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.18µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.138mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.432mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.639mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.874mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.01mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.276mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.501mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.639mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.314mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.21g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
65%
Beef shank
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.