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Meatball vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Knackwurst

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Meatball covers your daily Phosphorus needs 20% more than Knackwurst.
  • Meatball contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Equal in Water - 55.3
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
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
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +151.9%
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Knackwurst
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 Meatball Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 3.2g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 11.1g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 8.06g 3.2g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Knackwurst
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 11mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.66mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 11mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 98mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 199mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 930mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 1.66mg
Copper 0.123mg 0.06mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.021mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 13.5µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.734mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.32mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.17mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.6µg 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 66mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.577g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.92g 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Knackwurst
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
36%
Meatball
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
36%
Knackwurst

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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