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Beefsteak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beefsteak and Knackwurst

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline, however, Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% more.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst has 0.17mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains more IronIron +147%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.3%
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.
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% 11% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +338.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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% 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 +140.7%
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1185.7%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

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
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 -41.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak 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 Beefsteak Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 250kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 26.72g 11.1g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 79mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Beefsteak
Calcium 22mg 11mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 199mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 0.66mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.06mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 1.66mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 98mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 930mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 28.8µg 13.5µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 2.734mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.32mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.17mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.18µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 8µg 2µg Beefsteak
Choline 101.8mg 55mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 10.21g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.138mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg 0.432mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0.639mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 0.874mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.01mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.276mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.501mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 0.639mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.314mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak 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
46%
Beefsteak
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.