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Knackwurst vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Knackwurst and Vienna sausage

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Vienna sausage has more Selenium.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 21% higher.
  • Vienna sausage contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Knackwurst. Knackwurst contains 98mg of Phosphorus, while Vienna sausage contains 49mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vienna sausage is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 879
Equal in Zinc - 1.6
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 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Sodium - 879
Equal in Zinc - 1.6

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 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.35
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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 0% 5% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.35
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Other - 2.6
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% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +23.1%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Vienna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 2.6g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 10.5g Knackwurst
Fats 27.7g 19.4g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 2.6g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 230kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 10mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 0.88mg Vienna sausage
Magnesium 11mg 7mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 49mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 101mg Knackwurst
Sodium 930mg 879mg Vienna sausage
Zinc 1.66mg 1.6mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.03mg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 16.9µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.22mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 25IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.6µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.087mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.107mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 1.613mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.12mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 4µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.02µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.109mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.357mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.557mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 0.797mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 0.791mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.265mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.425mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.573mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.273mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 87mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 7.125g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.628g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.29g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Vienna sausage
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
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.085g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.