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Knackwurst vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Knackwurst and Corned beef

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Copper.
  • Corned beef covers your daily Selenium needs 35% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Corned beef. While Knackwurst contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, Corned beef contains only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corned beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
7
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +143%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 973
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +143%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Sodium - 973
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
4
:
6
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1215.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1215.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.9%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Equal in Water - 59.79
Equal in Other - 2.59
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
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
Contains more Fats +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +580.9%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Equal in Water - 59.79
Equal in Other - 2.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.