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Knackwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Knackwurst and Ground beef

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 13 times more Sodium than Ground beef. While Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, Ground beef has only 73mg.

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

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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 Manganese +133.3%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
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%

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 E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
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%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +115%
Equal in Water - 58.37
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Protein +115%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +615.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Ground beef
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
35%
Knackwurst
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.