Mortadella vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mortadella and Knackwurst different?
- Mortadella is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Iron, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11758% more than Knackwurst.
- Mortadella contains 2 times more Iron than Knackwurst. Mortadella contains 1.4mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
- Knackwurst is lower in Sodium.
Mortadella, beef, pork and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types were 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.
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Calcium
+63.6%
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Iron
+112.1%
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Zinc
+26.5%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+67.4%
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Potassium
+22.1%
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Sodium
-25.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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Calcium
+63.6%
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Iron
+112.1%
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Zinc
+26.5%
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Manganese
+42.9%
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Selenium
+67.4%
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Potassium
+22.1%
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Sodium
-25.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 98
Equal in Copper - 0.06
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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Vitamin B2
+109185.7%
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Vitamin B5
+37.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+25.4%
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Vitamin E
+159.1%
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Vitamin B1
+187.4%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin B2
+109185.7%
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Vitamin B5
+37.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+25.4%
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Vitamin E
+159.1%
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Vitamin B1
+187.4%
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Vitamin B6
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
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2.89 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
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Protein
+47.5%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
Equal in Carbs - 3.2
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.92
Saturated Fat:
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.12 g
Saturated Fat:
10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.92 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+12.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.21
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.92
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.05g | 3.2g |
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| Protein | 16.37g | 11.1g |
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| Fats | 25.39g | 27.7g |
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| Carbs | 3.05g | 3.2g |
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| Calories | 311kcal | 307kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 163mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 1246mg | 930mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 44IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.119mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 153mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.673mg | 2.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.17mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.48µg | 1.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.633mg | 0.432mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.708mg | 0.639mg |
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| Leucine | 1.213mg | 0.874mg |
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| Lysine | 1.262mg | 1.01mg |
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| Methionine | 0.394mg | 0.276mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.598mg | 0.501mg |
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| Valine | 0.735mg | 0.639mg |
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| Histidine | 0.52mg | 0.314mg |
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| Cholesterol | 56mg | 60mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.51g | 10.21g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.38g | 12.81g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.12g | 2.92g |
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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
2972%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.