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Beef sirloin vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beef sirloin and frankfurter different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher than frankfurter in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily need for selenium 52% more than frankfurter.
  • Beef sirloin contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than frankfurter. Beef sirloin contains 9.001mg of Vitamin B3, while frankfurter contains 2.028mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in saturated Fat.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types were used in this article.

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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 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%

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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more FatsFats +462.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +449.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +500.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef sirloin Frankfurter
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 177kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 30.8g 11.16g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 81mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 27mg 9mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 22mg 12mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 316mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.2mg Beef sirloin
Sugar 0g 1.31g Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.055mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.03mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 152mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 992mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.2mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.011mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 38.9µg 10.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.018mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.043mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 2.028mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.185mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.38µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 117.3mg 48.6mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 10.979g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.121mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.519mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.58mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 0.994mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.055mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.319mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.487mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.608mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.362mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Frankfurter
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
53%
Beef sirloin
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.