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Knackwurst vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between knackwurst and beefsteak

  • Knackwurst has more vitamin B1; however, beefsteak has more vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% more.
  • Knackwurst has 4 times more vitamin B1 than beefsteak. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of vitamin B1, while beefsteak has 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains more IronIron +147%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.3%

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
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 +83.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1185.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.7%
~equal in Water ~57.96g

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
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 +103.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Beefsteak DV% diff.
Sodium 930mg 57mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.585mg 32%
Protein 11.1g 26.72g 31%
Zinc 1.66mg 4.85mg 29%
Selenium 13.5µg 28.8µg 28%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.978mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.078mg 22%
Saturated fat 10.21g 5.951g 19%
Fats 27.7g 15.11g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.56g 16%
Phosphorus 98mg 213mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 6.298g 16%
Iron 0.66mg 1.63mg 12%
Choline 55mg 101.8mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.38µg 8%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Cholesterol 60mg 79mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.527mg 4%
Potassium 199mg 340mg 4%
Calories 307kcal 250kcal 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Carbs 3.2g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.45mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.073mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.14mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 1.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 2.23mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.687mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.042mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 1.309mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.842mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst 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
34%
Knackwurst
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. 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.