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Beef ribs vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef ribs and Knackwurst

  • Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef ribs is 48% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 4 times more Iron than Knackwurst. Beef ribs contain 2.33mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +253%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +247%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +342.6%
~equal in Fats ~27.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 372kcal 307kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 11.1g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 27.7g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 290mg 199mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 0.66mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.06mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 1.66mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 98mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 930mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 21.2µg 13.5µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.14mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 2.734mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.32mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.17mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.18µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef ribs
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 12.29g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 12.81g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.138mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.432mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.639mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 0.874mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.01mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.276mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.501mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.639mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.314mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Knackwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Beef ribs
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.