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Knackwurst vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Knackwurst and Short ribs?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, while Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Short ribs have 19 times less Sodium than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, while Short ribs have 50mg.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
1
:
9
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
5
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +269.9%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Fats +51.6%
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
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.8%
Contains more Other +269.9%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Fats +51.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 27.7g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 11mg 12mg Short ribs
Iron 0.66mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 98mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 199mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 930mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 1.66mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.06mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.29mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 27IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.7µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.05mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 2.452mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.252mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 2µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.432mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 0.874mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.01mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.276mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.639mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.314mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 60mg 94mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 17.8g Knackwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.53g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.59g)
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 - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.