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Headcheese vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Knackwurst

  • Headcheese has more Iron, Choline, and Copper, however, Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% more.
  • Headcheese has 2 times more Iron than Knackwurst. Headcheese has 1.5mg of Iron, while Knackwurst has 0.66mg.
  • Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork 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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +13400%
Equal in Sodium - 930
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +13400%
Equal in Sodium - 930

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 B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +128%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.4%
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +128%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1387%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.4%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Fats +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.8%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 +24.6%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Fats +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.5%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 13.83g 11.1g Headcheese
Fats 10.9g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 157kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 16mg 11mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.66mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 11mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 56mg 98mg Knackwurst
Potassium 31mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 941mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 0.97mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.122mg 0.06mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 0.1µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 37IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 2.734mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.17mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
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 69mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 3.402g 10.21g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.808g)
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.

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.