Corned beef vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between corned beef and knackwurst
- Corned beef is higher in selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and copper, yet knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin D.
- Corned beef covers your daily selenium needs 35% more than knackwurst.
- Corned beef contains 3 times more iron than knackwurst. While corned beef contains 1.86mg of iron, knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in knackwurst is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +181.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1215.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +580.9% |
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Water
~55.3g
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Other
~2.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 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 | -37.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.8µg | 13.5µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 1.66mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.342mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.18µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.34g | 10.21g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.86mg | 0.66mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 2.92g | 15% |
| Protein | 18.17g | 11.1g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Fats | 18.98g | 27.7g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.154mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 12.81g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 307kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 2.734mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 930mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.47g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.47g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.445mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.901mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
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
33%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.