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Bockwurst vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Knackwurst

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Knackwurst. Bockwurst contains 0.891mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%

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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 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 +26.4%
~equal in Fats ~27.7g
~equal in Carbs ~3.2g
~equal in Water ~55.3g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.21g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 301kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 14.03g 11.1g Bockwurst
Fats 25.87g 27.7g Knackwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 2.95g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 11mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 199mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 0.66mg Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 0g Knackwurst
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.06mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 1.66mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 169mg 98mg Bockwurst
Sodium 756mg 930mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.021mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.14mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 2.734mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.32mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.17mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 1.6µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 2µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 12.81g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.138mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.432mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.639mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg 0.874mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg 1.01mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg 0.276mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.501mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg 0.639mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg 0.314mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Knackwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Bockwurst
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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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