Cervelat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cervelat and knackwurst?
- Cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, and zinc, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
- Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 180% higher.
- Knackwurst is lower in sodium.
We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 | +27.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +209.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +54.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +366.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +43.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +159.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 5.5µg | 1.18µg | 180% |
Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 0mg | 18% |
Iron | 2.04mg | 0.66mg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.342mg | 16% |
Sodium | 1300mg | 930mg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.33mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
Protein | 17.45g | 11.1g | 13% |
Selenium | 20.3µg | 13.5µg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 2.92g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.31mg | 2.734mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.15mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
Zinc | 2.56mg | 1.66mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.26mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 11.51g | 10.21g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 74mg | 60mg | 5% |
Choline | 78.9mg | 55mg | 4% |
Fats | 30.43g | 27.7g | 4% |
Calories | 362kcal | 307kcal | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 111mg | 98mg | 2% |
Potassium | 260mg | 199mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.33g | 3.2g | N/A |
Carbs | 3.33g | 3.2g | 0% |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 44IU | 0% |
Calcium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.85g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.97g | 12.81g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.01mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.314mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.45 g
Fats:
30.43 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
45.18 g
Other:
3.61 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +33.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.7g
~equal in
Carbs
~3.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 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 | -11.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~12.81g