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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% 0.36% 5% 3% 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% 33% 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 Opinion
Calories 169kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 27.55g 11.1g Beef
Fats 6.54g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 85mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 3IU 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Beef
Calcium 13mg 11mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 199mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 0.66mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.06mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 1.66mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 98mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 930mg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 25.4µg 13.5µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.14mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 2.734mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.32mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.17mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.18µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Knackwurst
Choline 75.6mg 55mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 10.21g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.138mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.432mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.639mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 0.874mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.01mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.276mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.501mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.639mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.314mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

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
35%
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.