Canadian bacon vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Canadian bacon and knackwurst?
- Canadian bacon is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, choline, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12.
- Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Knackwurst has 5 times less potassium than Canadian bacon. Canadian bacon has 999mg of potassium, while knackwurst has 199mg.
- Canadian bacon is lower in saturated fat.
We used Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +402% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.31 g
Fats:
2.78 g
Carbs:
1.8 g
Water:
62.5 g
Other:
4.61 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +896.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.485 g
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 | -89.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +920.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +502.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 50.4µg | 13.5µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.988mg | 2.734mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 1.039g | 10.21g | 42% |
| Fats | 2.78g | 27.7g | 38% |
| Protein | 28.31g | 11.1g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.18µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 309mg | 98mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.255g | 12.81g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.669mg | 0.342mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 199mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 2.92g | 16% |
| Choline | 104.8mg | 55mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 0.32mg | 8% |
| Calories | 146kcal | 307kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 44IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 930mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.8g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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.