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Rib eye steak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rib eye steak and Knackwurst

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Zinc needs 39% more than Knackwurst.
  • Rib eye steak contains 3 times more Iron than Knackwurst. While Rib eye steak contains 2.24mg of Iron, Knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Rib eye steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Iron +239.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +256%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +281%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +239.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +256%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +281%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78%
Contains more Vitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.4%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26900%
Equal in Water - 55.3
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +113.4%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26900%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 23.69g 11.1g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 291kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 2.24mg 0.66mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 98mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 199mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 930mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 1.66mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Rib eye steak
Manganese 0.08mg 0.021mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 13.5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 7IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.14mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 2.734mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.32mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.17mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.18µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.138mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.432mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.639mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 0.874mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.01mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.276mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.501mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.639mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.314mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 1.478g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 9.684g 10.21g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 2.92g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye 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
50%
Rib eye steak
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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 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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.

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