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Bologna sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bologna sausage and Knackwurst different?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 17% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Knackwurst. Bologna sausage contains 0.72mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat.

Bologna, pork and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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.
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 930
Equal in Selenium - 13.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 930
Equal in Selenium - 13.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
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 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Equal in Water - 55.3
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
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 +37.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 15.3g 11.1g Bologna sausage
Fats 19.87g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.73g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 247kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.77mg 0.66mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 139mg 98mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 281mg 199mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 907mg 930mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 2.03mg 1.66mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.036mg 0.021mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 12.7µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 56IU 44IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1.1µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.342mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.14mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.734mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.32mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.17mg Bologna sausage
Folate 5µg 2µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.138mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.641mg 0.432mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.639mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 1.168mg 0.874mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.204mg 1.01mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.412mg 0.276mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.501mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.737mg 0.639mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.482mg 0.314mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 59mg 60mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 6.839g 10.21g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.732g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage 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
43%
Bologna sausage
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.