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Salami vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salami and Knackwurst?

  • 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 contains 6 times less Copper than Salami. Salami contains 0.357mg of Copper, while Knackwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Sodium.

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

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.
Salami
Salami
8
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.342
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +159.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.342

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7
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
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
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Other +72.6%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Equal in Fats - 27.7

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salami Knackwurst
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 Salami Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 21.85g 11.1g Salami
Fats 25.9g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 2.4g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 336kcal 307kcal Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Knackwurst
Calcium 15mg 11mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 0.66mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 98mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 199mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 2.93mg 1.66mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.06mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.021mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 13.5µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 41IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.342mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.14mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2.734mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.32mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.17mg Salami
Folate 3µg 2µg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.18µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg Salami
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.521mg 0.432mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.639mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.874mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg 1.01mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.276mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.668mg 0.639mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.314mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.586g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 9.316g 10.21g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.92g 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
Salami 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
58%
Salami
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
36%
Knackwurst

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