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Knackwurst vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Knackwurst and Beef shank?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, while Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beef shank's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Beef shank has 15 times less Sodium than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, while Beef shank has 64mg.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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 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 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.6%
Contains more IronIron +484.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +531.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 33% 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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +221.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +335.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.4%
~equal in Water ~58.21g

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
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +347.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1290.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

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 shank
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Beef shank Opinion
Calories 307kcal 201kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 27.7g 6.36g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 78mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Beef shank
Calcium 11mg 32mg Beef shank
Potassium 199mg 447mg Beef shank
Iron 0.66mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Copper 0.06mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Zinc 1.66mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 98mg 263mg Beef shank
Sodium 930mg 64mg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.21mg Beef shank
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 5.89mg Beef shank
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.41mg Beef shank
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 10µg Beef shank
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 2.86g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.21g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.432mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 0.874mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.01mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.276mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 0.639mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.314mg 1.153mg Beef shank

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Beef shank
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
35%
Knackwurst
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank 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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.