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Knackwurst vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Knackwurst and Bratwurst

  • Knackwurst has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Knackwurst.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 2.92g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Bratwurst has 1.58g.
  • Bratwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 +57.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Equal in Sodium - 848
Equal in Selenium - 14.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.2%
Equal in Sodium - 848
Equal in Selenium - 14.1

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 B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81
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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Carbs +60%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Equal in Fats - 26.34
Equal in Water - 56.65
Equal in Other - 2.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 12.2g Bratwurst
Fats 27.7g 26.34g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 2g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 297kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 7mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1mg Bratwurst
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 130mg Bratwurst
Potassium 199mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 930mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.107mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.485mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 0.81mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 0.903mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.405mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.464mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 78mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.58g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bratwurst
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
35%
Knackwurst
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.