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Corned beef vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corned beef and Knackwurst

  • Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper, yet Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Knackwurst.
  • Corned beef contains 3 times more Iron than Knackwurst. While Corned beef contains 1.86mg of Iron, Knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Knackwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
7
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +143%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 930
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +143%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 930
Equal in Manganese - 0.021

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
6
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1215.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 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 B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1215.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.9%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +63.7%
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.9%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
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2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.8%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 18.17g 11.1g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.47g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 251kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 8mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 1.86mg 0.66mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 98mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 973mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 4.58mg 1.66mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.06mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 13.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 4IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.14mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.734mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.32mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 2µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.18µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.726mg 0.432mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.639mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.874mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 1.01mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.276mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.501mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.639mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.314mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 6.34g 10.21g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.