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Bologna sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bologna sausage and knackwurst different?

  • Bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need for saturated fat, 17% more than bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than knackwurst. Bologna sausage contains 0.72mg of vitamin B5, while knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in saturated fat.

Bologna, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Sodium ~930mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
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% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~55mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 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 +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%
Contains more FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.4%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bologna sausage Knackwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.342mg 15%
Saturated fat 6.839g 10.21g 15%
Fats 19.87g 27.7g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.18µg 10%
Protein 15.3g 11.1g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 12.81g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.32mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 2.734mg 7%
Phosphorus 139mg 98mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 2.92g 5%
Zinc 2.03mg 1.66mg 3%
Calories 247kcal 307kcal 3%
Vitamin D 56IU 44IU 2%
Potassium 281mg 199mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.57mg 2%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 1.1µg 2%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.14mg 1%
Selenium 12.7µg 13.5µg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 3.2g 1%
Sodium 907mg 930mg 1%
Iron 0.77mg 0.66mg 1%
Manganese 0.036mg 0.021mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 3.2g N/A
Cholesterol 59mg 60mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 11mg 0%
Choline 54.4mg 55mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0.314mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bologna sausage 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
40%
Bologna sausage
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Bologna sausage
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.