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Roast beef vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roast beef and frankfurter

  • Frankfurter has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium, and selenium.
  • Frankfurter covers your daily saturated Fat needs 48% more than roast beef.
  • Frankfurter contains 5 times less Vitamin B2 than roast beef. Roast beef contains 0.213mg of Vitamin B2, while frankfurter contains 0.043mg.
  • Roast beef has less saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.7%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%

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% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.7%
Contains more FatsFats +666.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425%
~equal in Other ~3.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +692.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +286.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 115kcal 316kcal Frankfurter
Protein 18.62g 11.16g Roast beef
Fats 3.69g 28.3g Frankfurter
Net carbs 0.64g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 0.64g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 51mg 55mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 36IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Roast beef
Calcium 5mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 647mg 316mg Roast beef
Iron 2.05mg 1.2mg Roast beef
Sugar 0.29g 1.31g Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.055mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 2.03mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 152mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 992mg Roast beef
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.2mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.015mg 0.021mg Frankfurter
Selenium 14.7µg 10.3µg Roast beef
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.018mg Roast beef
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.043mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 2.028mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.185mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 1.38µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 5µg 10µg Frankfurter
Trans Fat 0.148g Frankfurter
Choline 43.9mg 48.6mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 1.318g 10.979g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 12.048g Frankfurter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 0.765g Frankfurter
Tryptophan 0.121mg Frankfurter
Threonine 0.519mg Frankfurter
Isoleucine 0.58mg Frankfurter
Leucine 0.994mg Frankfurter
Lysine 1.055mg Frankfurter
Methionine 0.319mg Frankfurter
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Frankfurter
Valine 0.608mg Frankfurter
Histidine 0.362mg Frankfurter
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef Frankfurter
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
46%
Roast beef
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.661g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/nutrients
  2. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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