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Chicken liver vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken liver and Knackwurst

  • Chicken liver is higher than Knackwurst in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 642% more than Knackwurst.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Knackwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, 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.
Contains more Iron +1262.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +1262.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +1114.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1847.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1305.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
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 E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1847.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1305.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Fats +473.5%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Contains more Other +154.7%
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 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 +52.4%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Fats +473.5%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Contains more Other +154.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken liver Knackwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken liver Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 16.92g 11.1g Chicken liver
Fats 4.83g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.73g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 119kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 8mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 8.99mg 0.66mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 98mg Chicken liver
Potassium 230mg 199mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 930mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 1.66mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.06mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.021mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 13.5µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.57mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.14mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 2.734mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.32mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.17mg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 1.18µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.138mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg 0.432mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.639mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg 0.874mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg 1.01mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg 0.276mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.501mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg 0.639mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.314mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.065g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.563g 10.21g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 2.92g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken liver 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
374%
Chicken liver
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.