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Flank steak vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between flank steak and knackwurst?

  • Flank steak is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and iron, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% higher.
  • Knackwurst has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than flank steak. Flank steak has 0.579mg of Vitamin B6, while knackwurst has 0.17mg.
  • Flank steak is lower in saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
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 +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.8%
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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
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 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 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 +149.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more FatsFats +236.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +806.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak 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 Flank steak Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 192kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 27.66g 11.1g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 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 Flank steak
Calcium 20mg 11mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 199mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 0.66mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.06mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 1.66mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 98mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 930mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 29.4µg 13.5µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 2.734mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.32mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.17mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.18µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 9µg 2µg Flank steak
Choline 105.4mg 55mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 10.21g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.138mg Flank steak
Threonine 1.105mg 0.432mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.639mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 0.874mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.01mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.276mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.501mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.639mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.314mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak 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
49%
Flank steak
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
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?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.815g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.