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Brisket vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brisket and Knackwurst

  • Brisket is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Brisket is 46% higher.
  • Brisket contains 4 times more Iron than Knackwurst. Brisket contains 2.43mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Brisket
Brisket
9
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +303%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +100.7%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Brisket
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +268.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +303%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +100.7%
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.
Brisket
Brisket
7
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.7%
Brisket
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
1
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +159.6%
Contains more Fats +50.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +864.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Brisket
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +159.6%
Contains more Fats +50.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +864.3%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brisket
Brisket
1
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.8%
Brisket
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brisket Knackwurst
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 Brisket Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 28.82g 11.1g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 289kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 16mg 11mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 0.66mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 98mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 199mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 930mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 1.66mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 27.1µg 13.5µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.14mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 2.734mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.32mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.17mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 2µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.18µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.138mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg 0.432mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.639mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 0.874mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.01mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.276mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.501mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.639mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.314mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 7.305g 10.21g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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%
Brisket
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
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?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.