Frankfurter vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are frankfurter and steak different?
- Steak has more zinc, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron than frankfurter.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for frankfurter is 41% higher.
- Frankfurter contains 17 times more Sodium than steak. While frankfurter contains 992mg of Sodium, steak contains only 58mg.
- Steak has less sodium.
Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.7% |
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Water
~55.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 316kcal | 271kcal |
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| Protein | 11.16g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 28.3g | 19.02g |
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| Net carbs | 3.36g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.36g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Potassium | 316mg | 279mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.31g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 6.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 992mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 10.3µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.028mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 48.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.979g | 8.443g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.048g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.765g | 0.896g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.519mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 0.994mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 1.055mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 0.608mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.362mg | 0.931mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 934mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.536g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.