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Beef shank vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef shank and Knackwurst?

  • Beef shank is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Knackwurst has 6 times less Zinc than Beef shank. Beef shank has 10.49mg of Zinc, while Knackwurst has 1.66mg.
  • Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
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 +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.6%
Contains more IronIron +484.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +531.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 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 +203.4%
Contains more FatsFats +335.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 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 -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1290.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 201kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 33.68g 11.1g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Beef shank
Calcium 32mg 11mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 199mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 0.66mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.06mg Beef shank
Zinc 10.49mg 1.66mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 98mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 930mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 30µg 13.5µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 2.734mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.32mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.17mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.18µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef shank
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.21g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.138mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.432mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.639mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 0.874mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.01mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.276mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.501mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 0.639mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.314mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank 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
60%
Beef shank
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

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 lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank 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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.