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Frankfurter vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between frankfurter and beefsteak?

  • 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.
  • Frankfurter has 17 times more Sodium than beefsteak. Frankfurter has 992mg of Sodium, while beefsteak has 57mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less sodium.

We used Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +216.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1442.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.