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Knackwurst vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Knackwurst and Salami?

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus in Salami is higher than in Knackwurst.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% more.
  • Knackwurst has less Sodium.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types 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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
1
:
9
Salami
Salami
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +4557.1%
Contains more Selenium +131.9%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains less Sodium -46.6%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +136.4%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Manganese +4557.1%
Contains more Selenium +131.9%

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367
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%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.367

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Equal in Fats - 25.9
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
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Equal in Fats - 25.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Salami
Salami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 9.316

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Salami Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.4g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 21.85g Salami
Fats 27.7g 25.9g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 2.4g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 15mg Salami
Iron 0.66mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 98mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 199mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 930mg 1740mg Knackwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.06mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.021mg 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 13.5µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.22mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 41IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 2µg 3µg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.2µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.114mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.874mg 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.01mg 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.276mg 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.481mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.314mg 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 60mg 89mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.586g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 9.316g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 11.127g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.529g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.