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Bockwurst vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Knackwurst

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Knackwurst. Bockwurst contains 0.891mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
9
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +714.3%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +272.7%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +714.3%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%

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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
8
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Bockwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
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4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7
Bockwurst
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 +26.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
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2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.81
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 14.03g 11.1g Bockwurst
Fats 25.87g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 2.95g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 301kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 0g Knackwurst
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 11mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 0.66mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 169mg 98mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 199mg Bockwurst
Sodium 756mg 930mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 1.66mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.021mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.14mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 2.734mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.32mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.17mg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 2µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 1.6µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.138mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.432mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.639mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg 0.874mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg 1.01mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg 0.276mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.501mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg 0.639mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg 0.314mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 12.81g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bockwurst Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Bockwurst
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.