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Frankfurter vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frankfurter and t bone steak different?

  • T bone steak is higher than frankfurter in vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • T bone steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 44% more than frankfurter.
  • Frankfurter contains 15 times more sodium than t bone steak. Frankfurter contains 992mg of sodium, while t bone steak contains 68mg.

Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled 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 14% 5.7% 25% 134% 26% 128% 90% 8.9% 0.52% 166%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +197.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +131%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.1%

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% 14% 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% 0.33% 2.8% 1.5% 14% 62% 118% 18% 175% 236% 3.8% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37%
Contains more CholineCholine +36%
~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
27% 11% 61%
Protein: 27.48 g
Fats: 11.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +156.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +272.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%

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
44% 50% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frankfurter T bone steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter T bone steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.758mg 44%
Sodium 992mg 68mg 40%
Selenium 10.3µg 30.4µg 37%
Protein 11.16g 27.48g 33%
Iron 1.2mg 3.57mg 30%
Saturated fat 10.979g 4.6g 29%
Fats 28.3g 11.05g 27%
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 6.292mg 27%
Zinc 2.03mg 4.69mg 24%
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 1.89µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 12.048g 5.159g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.27mg 17%
Cholesterol 55mg 81mg 9%
Phosphorus 152mg 210mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.307mg 6%
Calories 316kcal 217kcal 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 3IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg 4%
Copper 0.055mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.057mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 20mg 3%
Choline 48.6mg 66.1mg 3%
Carbs 3.36g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.004mg 1%
Potassium 316mg 280mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 0.583g 1%
Folate 10µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.36g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.31g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.595g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.325mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 1.349mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 1.343mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 2.46mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 2.74mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.762mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 1.143mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 1.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 1.05mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.373g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter T bone steak
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
25%
Frankfurter
52%
T bone steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
60%
T bone steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
T bone steak
T bone steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.379g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
T bone steak
T bone steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. T bone steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168620/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.