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Knackwurst vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between knackwurst and beef ribs

  • Knackwurst is richer in vitamin B1, yet beef ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef ribs is 48% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 15 times more sodium than beef ribs. Knackwurst contains 930mg of sodium, while beef ribs contain 64mg.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +253%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +247%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +342.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Beef ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.33µg 48%
Sodium 930mg 64mg 38%
Zinc 1.66mg 5.76mg 37%
Protein 11.1g 22.8g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.07mg 23%
Iron 0.66mg 2.33mg 21%
Selenium 13.5µg 21.2µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.05g 12%
Phosphorus 98mg 172mg 11%
Choline 55mg 10%
Saturated fat 10.21g 12.29g 9%
Cholesterol 60mg 85mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.64mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Fats 27.7g 30.49g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.19mg 4%
Calories 307kcal 372kcal 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.088mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 290mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 13.04g 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 11mg 10mg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.781mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Beef ribs
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
34%
Knackwurst
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.