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Pot roast vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pot roast and Knackwurst

  • Pot roast has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Zinc is 45% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 4 times less Iron than Pot roast. Pot roast contains 2.42mg of Iron, while Knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Knackwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 +45.5%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +301.2%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +301.2%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Manganese +110%

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 B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.7%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 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 +160.7%
Contains more Fats +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.4%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 28.94g 11.1g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 297kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 16mg 11mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 0.66mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 98mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 199mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 930mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 1.66mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.06mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 27µg 13.5µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.14mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 2.734mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.32mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.17mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.18µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.138mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.432mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.639mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 0.874mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.01mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.276mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.501mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 0.639mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.314mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 7.548g 10.21g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 2.92g Knackwurst

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Pot roast 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
44%
Pot roast
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.662g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.