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Knackwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Knackwurst and Ground beef

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 55% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 13 times more Sodium than Ground beef. While Knackwurst has 930mg of Sodium, Ground beef has only 73mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +243.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.5%

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115%
~equal in Water ~58.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Ground beef
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 Ground beef Opinion
Calories 307kcal 241kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 27.7g 15.37g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 88mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Ground beef
Calcium 11mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 199mg 241mg Ground beef
Iron 0.66mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Copper 0.06mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.66mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 98mg 166mg Ground beef
Sodium 930mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.12mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.009mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.051mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 2µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Knackwurst
Choline 55mg 73.2mg Ground beef
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 7.322g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.408g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.121mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.874mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.01mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.276mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.639mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.314mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.