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Deer meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Deer meat and Knackwurst

  • Deer meat is higher than Knackwurst in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Deer meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 102% more than Knackwurst.
  • Deer meat contains 6 times more Iron than Knackwurst. While Deer meat contains 4.25mg of Iron, Knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Deer meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.1%
Contains more IronIron +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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 0% 0% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 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 +169.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1078.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +390.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 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 -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2212.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2199.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 149kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 29.9g 11.1g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 88mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 33mg 11mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 434mg 199mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 0.66mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.06mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 1.66mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 98mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 930mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.57mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.14mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 2.734mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.32mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.17mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 1.18µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 9µg 2µg Deer meat
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.142g 10.21g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.138mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.432mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.639mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 0.874mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.01mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.276mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.501mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 0.639mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.314mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat 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
79%
Deer meat
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat 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.

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.