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Knackwurst vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Liverwurst different?

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus than Knackwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 512% higher.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Liverwurst spread are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1240.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1240.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.6%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +638.1%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1040.7%
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 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1040.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.45
Equal in Water - 53.53
Equal in Other - 2.75
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% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Carbs +84.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.45
Equal in Water - 53.53
Equal in Other - 2.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.925
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.286
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.925
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 12.286

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 11.1g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 27.7g 25.45g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 307kcal 305kcal Knackwurst
Sugar 0g 1.65g Knackwurst
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 11mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 0.66mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 199mg 170mg Knackwurst
Sodium 930mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.272mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 2µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 118mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 9.925g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 12.286g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.427g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Liverwurst
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
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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)

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.