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Blood sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blood sausage and Knackwurst

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 72% more than Knackwurst.
  • Blood sausage has 2 times more Cholesterol than Knackwurst. While Blood sausage has 120mg of Cholesterol, Knackwurst has only 60mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blood sausage and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
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7
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Iron +869.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +423.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Blood sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +869.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Potassium +423.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +110%

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.
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
3
:
7
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Blood sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Blood sausage
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
Knackwurst
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
Contains more Protein +31.5%
Contains more Fats +24.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.1%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blood sausage
Blood sausage
2
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Blood sausage
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 14.6g 11.1g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 27.7g Blood sausage
Carbs 1.29g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 379kcal 307kcal Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Knackwurst
Calcium 6mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 6.4mg 0.66mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 22mg 98mg Knackwurst
Potassium 38mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 680mg 930mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 15.5µg 13.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 52IU 44IU Blood sausage
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.1µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.734mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.32mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.138mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.432mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 1.39mg 0.874mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 1.01mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.501mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.639mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.314mg Blood sausage
Cholesterol 120mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 13.4g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 12.81g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.92g Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Blood sausage
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.