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Frankfurter vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frankfurter and beef different?

  • Beef has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, and zinc than frankfurter.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 118% higher.
  • Frankfurter contains 18 times more Sodium than beef. While frankfurter contains 992mg of Sodium, beef contains only 54mg.
  • Beef has less sodium.

Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Beef
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%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.6%
~equal in Calcium ~13mg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Beef
Beef
9
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%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +205.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Beef
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
Contains more FatsFats +332.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1520%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.9%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Beef
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +340.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frankfurter Beef
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 Frankfurter Beef Opinion
Calories 316kcal 169kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 27.55g Beef
Fats 28.3g 6.54g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 85mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 3IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Beef
Calcium 12mg 13mg Beef
Potassium 316mg 352mg Beef
Iron 1.2mg 3.04mg Beef
Sugar 1.31g 0g Beef
Copper 0.055mg 0.097mg Beef
Zinc 2.03mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 152mg 259mg Beef
Sodium 992mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.009mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 7µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.375g Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 10.979g 2.595g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 2.734g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 0.532g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.519mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 0.994mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.055mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.319mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.608mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.362mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g 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
Frankfurter Beef
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
26%
Frankfurter
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 938mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.384g)
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 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.