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Beef sirloin vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef sirloin and Knackwurst

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B12, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Beef sirloin is 46% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst contains 0.17mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
9
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.2%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.4%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.2%
Contains more Potassium +106%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.4%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%

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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Knackwurst
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 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +177.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Fats +450.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +357.6%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Knackwurst
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 +177.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Fats +450.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +357.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1478.4%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1478.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 30.8g 11.1g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 177kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 0.66mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 98mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 199mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 930mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 1.66mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.06mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 38.9µg 13.5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.14mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.734mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.32mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.17mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.18µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.138mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.432mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.639mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 0.874mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.01mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.276mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.501mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.639mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.314mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.915g 10.21g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.