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Knackwurst vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Knackwurst and Foie gras

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 343% more than Knackwurst.
  • Foie gras has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Foie gras has 0.088mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), 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 Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +80.4%
Contains more Calcium +536.4%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -25.1%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%

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 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +696.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +696.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 11.4
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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 11.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.9%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 11.1g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 27.7g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 3.2g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 307kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Calcium 11mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 0.66mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Foie gras
Phosphorus 98mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 199mg 138mg Knackwurst
Sodium 930mg 697mg Foie gras
Zinc 1.66mg 0.92mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.021mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 13.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.088mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 2.51mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.432mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.606mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 1.01mg 0.863mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.27mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.639mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.314mg 0.303mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 150mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 14.45g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.84g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.