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Knackwurst vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Chuck steak different?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, while Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 77% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 13 times more Sodium than Chuck steak. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Chuck steak contains 71mg.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 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% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +422.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.7%

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.
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% 1.5% 2% 3% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more FatsFats +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1587.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Chuck steak Opinion
Calories 307kcal 277kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 24.98g Chuck steak
Fats 27.7g 19.64g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 87mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 5IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Chuck steak
Calcium 11mg 16mg Chuck steak
Potassium 199mg 325mg Chuck steak
Iron 0.66mg 2.45mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Chuck steak
Zinc 1.66mg 8.68mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 98mg 193mg Chuck steak
Sodium 930mg 71mg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.012mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 27.5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.066mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.191mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.663mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.752mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.373mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 3.03µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 2µg 6µg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g Knackwurst
Choline 55mg 79mg Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 10.21g 8.66g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.457g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.81g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.281mg Chuck steak
Threonine 0.432mg 1.099mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.062mg Chuck steak
Leucine 0.874mg 2.009mg Chuck steak
Lysine 1.01mg 2.184mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.276mg 0.709mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.951mg Chuck steak
Valine 0.639mg 1.129mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.314mg 0.809mg Chuck steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Chuck 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
35%
Knackwurst
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.