Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Beefsteak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between Beefsteak and Knackwurst

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline, however, Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% more.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst has 0.17mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

Infographic

Beefsteak vs Knackwurst infographic
Infographic link

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 +100%
Contains more Iron +147%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
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 +147%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Copper +21.7%
Contains more Selenium +113.3%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%

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 B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +140.7%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1185.7%
Equal in Water - 55.3
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +140.7%
Contains more Fats +83.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1185.7%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 26.72g 11.1g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 250kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.66mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 98mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 199mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 930mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 1.66mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 28.8µg 13.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.734mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.32mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.17mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 2µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.18µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.432mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.639mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.874mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.01mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.276mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.501mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.639mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.314mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 5.951g 10.21g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
45%
Beefsteak
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.