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Beef vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef and knackwurst

  • Beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 126% more than knackwurst.
  • Beef contains 5 times more iron than knackwurst. While beef contains 3.04mg of iron, knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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 +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains more IronIron +360.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.1%
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.
Beef
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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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
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% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +256.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +148.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +323.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 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 -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +368.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +448.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Knackwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.18µg 126%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.17mg 38%
Sodium 54mg 930mg 38%
Saturated fat 2.595g 10.21g 35%
Fats 6.54g 27.7g 33%
Protein 27.55g 11.1g 33%
Iron 3.04mg 0.66mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 12.81g 25%
Phosphorus 259mg 98mg 23%
Selenium 25.4µg 13.5µg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.342mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.14mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 2.734mg 19%
Zinc 3.7mg 1.66mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.92g 16%
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg 8%
Calories 169kcal 307kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Potassium 352mg 199mg 5%
Vitamin D 3IU 44IU 5%
Copper 0.097mg 0.06mg 4%
Choline 75.6mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.57mg 2%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 13mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.534mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
76%
Beef
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
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
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.615g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.