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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
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 +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.
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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 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 +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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 362kcal 307kcal Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 11.1g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 27.7g Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.33g 3.2g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 3.2g Cervelat
Cholesterol 74mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 44IU
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Cervelat
Calcium 9mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 260mg 199mg Cervelat
Iron 2.04mg 0.66mg Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Knackwurst
Copper 0.15mg 0.06mg Cervelat
Zinc 2.56mg 1.66mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 111mg 98mg Cervelat
Sodium 1300mg 930mg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.1µg
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 20.3µg 13.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.14mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 2.734mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.17mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.18µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 78.9mg 55mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 12.81g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat 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
83%
Cervelat
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.