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Knackwurst vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Knackwurst and Steak

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Steak covers your daily Zinc needs 43% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 16 times more Sodium than Steak. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Steak contains only 58mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
Steak
Steak
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +135.6%
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%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Iron +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +135.6%
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
4
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +86.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +123.9%
Equal in Water - 55.59
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Protein +123.9%
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Steak Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 24.85g Steak
Fats 27.7g 19.02g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 271kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.66mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 98mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 199mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 930mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 1.66mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.085mg Steak
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 6IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.074mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 2µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.432mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.874mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.01mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.276mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.639mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.314mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 60mg 78mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.171g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.896g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.