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Chorizo vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Knackwurst?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 in Chorizo is higher than in Knackwurst.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 34% more.
  • Knackwurst contains 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 1.12mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
8
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +140.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.1%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin D +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Chorizo
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 D +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +117.1%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +73.6%
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +117.1%
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 24.1g 11.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 27.7g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 455kcal 307kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 1.59mg 0.66mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 98mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 199mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 3.41mg 1.66mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 13.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 61IU 44IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.342mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.734mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.32mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.17mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.18µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.138mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.432mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.639mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.874mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.01mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.276mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.501mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.639mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.314mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 14.38g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 12.81g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.92g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.