Chorizo vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chorizo and knackwurst?
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2 in chorizo is higher than in knackwurst.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 34% more.
- Knackwurst contains 4 times less vitamin B5 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 1.12mg of vitamin B5, while knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
- Knackwurst has less saturated fat.
We used Chorizo, pork, and beef and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork,, beef types in this article.
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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 | +63.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
Contains more IronIron | +140.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +105.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +36.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +69.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +75.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +159.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.18µg | 34% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.17mg | 28% |
Protein | 24.1g | 11.1g | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.342mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 14.38g | 10.21g | 19% |
Fats | 38.27g | 27.7g | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.32mg | 16% |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.66mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 2.734mg | 15% |
Selenium | 21.1µg | 13.5µg | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 12.81g | 14% |
Sodium | 1235mg | 930mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
Iron | 1.59mg | 0.66mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 60mg | 9% |
Choline | 96.7mg | 55mg | 8% |
Calories | 455kcal | 307kcal | 7% |
Phosphorus | 150mg | 98mg | 7% |
Potassium | 398mg | 199mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.92g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 61IU | 44IU | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.2g | N/A |
Carbs | 1.86g | 3.2g | 0% |
Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.914mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +38.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72% |
Contains more WaterWater | +73.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |