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Knackwurst vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Knackwurst and Meatball

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Meatball covers your daily Phosphorus needs 20% more than Knackwurst.
  • Meatball has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball has 0.136mg.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 +627.3%
Contains more Iron +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Equal in Water - 53.67
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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 11.1g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 27.7g 22.21g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 307kcal 286kcal Knackwurst
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Knackwurst
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 11mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.66mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 98mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 199mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 930mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 1.66mg
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.021mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 13.5µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.42mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.136mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 2µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
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 60mg 66mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.577g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.188g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.583g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.