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Frankfurter vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frankfurter and beef sirloin different?

  • Beef sirloin is higher than frankfurter in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily need for selenium 52% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter contains 15 times more Sodium than beef sirloin. Frankfurter contains 992mg of Sodium, while beef sirloin contains 66mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in sodium.

Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.7%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.7%

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%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +268.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +141.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +462.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +449.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%

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
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +500.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +313.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.6%

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 sirloin
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 sirloin Opinion
Calories 316kcal 177kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 28.3g 5.03g Frankfurter
Net carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 0g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 81mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 12mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 316mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.2mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Sugar 1.31g 0g Beef sirloin
Copper 0.055mg 0.085mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 2.03mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 152mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 992mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Frankfurter
Selenium 10.3µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.088mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.163mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.4µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 10µg
Choline 48.6mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 10.979g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 2.006g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 0.185g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 0.519mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 0.994mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.055mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.319mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 0.608mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.362mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Beef sirloin
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
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 926mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.