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Braunschweiger vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Braunschweiger and Knackwurst

  • Knackwurst has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Braunschweiger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 788% more.
  • Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
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 +1597%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Sodium ~930mg

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% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +989.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1602.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +365.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 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 +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
~equal in Fats ~27.7g
~equal in Carbs ~3.2g
~equal in Water ~55.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.21g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.81g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 327kcal 307kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 11.1g Braunschweiger
Fats 28.5g 27.7g Braunschweiger
Net carbs 3.1g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.1g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 180mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 48IU 44IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 9mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 199mg
Iron 11.2mg 0.66mg Braunschweiger
Copper 0.24mg 0.06mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 1.66mg Braunschweiger
Phosphorus 168mg 98mg Braunschweiger
Sodium 977mg 930mg Knackwurst
Vitamin A 14051IU 0IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 4220µg 0µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 13.5µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.14mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 2.734mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.32mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.17mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.18µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 44µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Choline 255.9mg 55mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 9.307g 10.21g Braunschweiger
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 2.92g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.138mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.432mg Braunschweiger
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 1.032mg 0.874mg Braunschweiger
Lysine 0.909mg 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.311mg 0.276mg Braunschweiger
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.501mg Braunschweiger
Valine 0.616mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.32mg 0.314mg Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Braunschweiger 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
340%
Braunschweiger
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.903g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($)

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.