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Flank steak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Flank steak and Knackwurst?

  • Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% higher.
  • Knackwurst has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Flank steak. Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst has 0.17mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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 +81.8%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +163.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
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% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 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 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +240.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.2%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.7
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 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 +149.2%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Fats +236.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.8%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak 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 Flank steak Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 27.66g 11.1g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 192kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 20mg 11mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.66mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 98mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 199mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 930mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 1.66mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.06mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 29.4µg 13.5µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 2.734mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.32mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.17mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 2µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.18µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.138mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.432mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.639mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.874mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.01mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.276mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.501mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.639mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.314mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 3.395g 10.21g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak 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
48%
Flank steak
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
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?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.815g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.