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Blood sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blood sausage and Knackwurst

  • Blood sausage has more Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Blood sausage covers your daily need of Iron 72% more than Knackwurst.
  • Blood sausage has 2 times more Cholesterol than Knackwurst. While Blood sausage has 120mg of Cholesterol, Knackwurst has only 60mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blood sausage 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more IronIron +869.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 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 ProteinProtein +31.5%
Contains more FatsFats +24.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 379kcal 307kcal Blood sausage
Protein 14.6g 11.1g Blood sausage
Fats 34.5g 27.7g Blood sausage
Net carbs 1.29g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 1.29g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 120mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 52IU 44IU Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Knackwurst
Calcium 6mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 38mg 199mg Knackwurst
Iron 6.4mg 0.66mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Knackwurst
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Zinc 1.3mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 22mg 98mg Knackwurst
Sodium 680mg 930mg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.1µg Blood sausage
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 15.5µg 13.5µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.734mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.32mg Blood sausage
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 55mg Blood sausage
Saturated Fat 13.4g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 12.81g Blood sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.92g Blood sausage
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.138mg Blood sausage
Threonine 0.57mg 0.432mg Blood sausage
Isoleucine 0.32mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 1.39mg 0.874mg Blood sausage
Lysine 1.05mg 1.01mg Blood sausage
Methionine 0.2mg 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 0.501mg Blood sausage
Valine 1.02mg 0.639mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.314mg Blood sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Knackwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Blood sausage
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
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 ($)
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.