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Beef tenderloin vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Knackwurst?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Knackwurst contains 5 times less Iron than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin contains 3.11mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.3%
Contains more IronIron +371.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +108.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.734mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +115.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.21g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 324kcal 307kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 11.1g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 22mg 11mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 331mg 199mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 0.66mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.06mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 1.66mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 98mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 930mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.014mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 22.9µg 13.5µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.14mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 2.734mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.17mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.18µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 8µg 2µg Beef tenderloin
Choline 91mg 55mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 10.21g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.138mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.432mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.639mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 0.874mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.01mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.276mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.501mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.639mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.314mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.