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Elk meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Elk meat and Knackwurst

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5 in Elk meat is higher than in Knackwurst.
  • Elk meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 74% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 6 times less Iron than Elk meat. Elk meat has 4.07mg of Iron, while Knackwurst has 0.66mg.
  • Elk meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +481.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +481.7%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.57
Elk meat
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% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
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 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.57

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +712.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +200%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +177.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Fats +712.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.7%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1220.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1713.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 30.76g 11.1g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 162kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 5mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 4.07mg 0.66mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 98mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 199mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 930mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 1.66mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.06mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 10.5µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.14mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.734mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.32mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.17mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.18µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.138mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.432mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.639mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 0.874mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.01mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.276mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.501mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.639mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.314mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.342g 10.21g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.92g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk meat 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
67%
Elk meat
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.868g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.