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Beefsteak vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beefsteak and frankfurter?

  • Frankfurter has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than beefsteak.
  • Frankfurter's daily need coverage for sodium is 41% higher.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than frankfurter. Beefsteak has 6.978mg of Vitamin B3, while frankfurter has 2.028mg.
  • Frankfurter contains less cholesterol.

We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types in this comparison.

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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% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
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 +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +139.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1442.9%
~equal in Water ~53.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 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 -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 250kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 26.72g 11.16g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 79mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 12mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 316mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.2mg Beefsteak
Sugar 0g 1.31g Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.055mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 2.03mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 152mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 992mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.2mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 28.8µg 10.3µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.018mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.043mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.028mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.185mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.38µg
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 8µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 101.8mg 48.6mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 10.979g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.121mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.519mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.58mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.994mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.055mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.319mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.487mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.608mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.362mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.