Ground beef vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Knackwurst

Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Knackwurst.
Ground beef has 4 times more Zinc than Knackwurst. While Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, Knackwurst has only 1.66mg.
Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains more Calcium +200%

Contains more Iron +243.9%

Contains more Magnesium +54.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%

Contains more Potassium +21.1%

Contains less Sodium -92.2%

Contains more Zinc +251.8%

Contains more Copper +31.7%

Contains more Selenium +41.5%

Contains more Manganese +133.3%

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains more Calcium +200%

Contains more Iron +243.9%

Contains more Magnesium +54.5%

Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%

Contains more Potassium +21.1%

Contains less Sodium -92.2%

Contains more Zinc +251.8%

Contains more Copper +31.7%

Contains more Selenium +41.5%

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.

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%

Contains more Folate +250%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +111%

Contains more Vitamin K +81.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +375%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%

Contains more Folate +250%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +111%

Contains more Vitamin K +81.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +375%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains more Protein +115%

Contains more Fats +80.2%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Other +13%

Equal in Water - 55.3

Ground beef

Protein: 23.87 g

Fats: 15.37 g

Carbs: 0 g

Water: 58.37 g

Other: 2.39 g

Knackwurst

Protein: 11.1 g

Fats: 27.7 g

Carbs: 3.2 g

Water: 55.3 g

Other: 2.7 g

Contains more Protein +115%

Contains more Fats +80.2%

Contains more Carbs +∞%

Contains more Other +13%

Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Ground beef

Knackwurst

Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%

Ground beef

Saturated Fat: 6.073 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g

Knackwurst

Saturated Fat: 10.21 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	0g	3.2g
Protein	23.87g	11.1g
Fats	15.37g	27.7g
Carbs	0g	3.2g
Calories	241kcal	307kcal
Calcium	33mg	11mg
Iron	2.27mg	0.66mg
Magnesium	17mg	11mg
Phosphorus	166mg	98mg
Potassium	241mg	199mg
Sodium	73mg	930mg
Zinc	5.84mg	1.66mg
Copper	0.079mg	0.06mg
Manganese	0.009mg	0.021mg
Selenium	19.1µg	13.5µg
Vitamin A	9IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	3µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	0.57mg
Vitamin D	2IU	44IU
Vitamin D	0µg	1.1µg
Vitamin B1	0.051mg	0.342mg
Vitamin B2	0.171mg	0.14mg
Vitamin B3	4.026mg	2.734mg
Vitamin B5	0.512mg	0.32mg
Vitamin B6	0.311mg	0.17mg
Folate	7µg	2µg
Vitamin B12	2.49µg	1.18µg
Vitamin K	2.9µg	1.6µg
Tryptophan	0.121mg	0.138mg
Threonine	0.923mg	0.432mg
Isoleucine	1.055mg	0.639mg
Leucine	1.861mg	0.874mg
Lysine	1.976mg	1.01mg
Methionine	0.614mg	0.276mg
Phenylalanine	0.931mg	0.501mg
Valine	1.172mg	0.639mg
Histidine	0.775mg	0.314mg
Cholesterol	88mg	60mg
Trans Fat	1.173g
Saturated Fat	6.073g	10.21g
Monounsaturated Fat	7.322g	12.81g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.408g	2.92g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.008g

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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

46%

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

50%

36%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

Which food is cheaper?

Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.137g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sugar?

The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

Ground beef vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Ground beef and Knackwurst

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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