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Bratwurst vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bratwurst and Knackwurst

  • Bratwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Bratwurst. Bratwurst has 0.69mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst has 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
~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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.342mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 CarbsCarbs +60%
~equal in Protein ~11.1g
~equal in Fats ~27.7g
~equal in Water ~55.3g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 -40.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 297kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 12.2g 11.1g Bratwurst
Fats 26.34g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 2g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 2g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Bratwurst
Calcium 7mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 283mg 199mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 0.66mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Bratwurst
Zinc 2.47mg 1.66mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 130mg 98mg Bratwurst
Sodium 848mg 930mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.041mg 0.021mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 13.5µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.342mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.14mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 2.734mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.32mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.17mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.18µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 4µg 2µg Bratwurst
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 6.08g 10.21g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.465mg 0.432mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.81mg 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 0.903mg 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.364mg 0.276mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.464mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.395mg 0.314mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst 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 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.