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Cervelat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Knackwurst?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 180% higher.
  • Knackwurst is lower in Sodium.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types in this comparison.

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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 +209.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +209.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Folate - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +366.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.2%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 +57.2%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.81
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.3%
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.
Cervelat Knackwurst
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 3.2g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 11.1g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 27.7g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 3.2g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 307kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Knackwurst
Calcium 9mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 2.04mg 0.66mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 98mg Cervelat
Potassium 260mg 199mg Cervelat
Sodium 1300mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 2.56mg 1.66mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.06mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 20.3µg 13.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 44IU
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.1µg
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.14mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 2.734mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.17mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.18µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 74mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 11.51g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 12.81g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat 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
87%
Cervelat
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.