Beef vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef and frankfurter different?
- Beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and zinc than frankfurter.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 118% higher.
- Beef contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than frankfurter. While beef contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B2, frankfurter contains only 0.043mg.
- Beef has less saturated Fat.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Frankfurter, beef, unheated are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +146.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +830.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +205.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +332.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1520% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
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 | -76.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +340.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 169kcal | 316kcal |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 11.16g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 28.3g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.36g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 36IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.31g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.055mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 992mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 10.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 2.028mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg | 48.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 10.979g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 12.048g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 0.765g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.58mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0.994mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.319mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.608mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.362mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
76%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.384g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)