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Elk meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between elk meat and knackwurst

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5 in elk meat is higher than in knackwurst.
  • Elk meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 74% more than knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst has 6 times less iron than elk meat. Elk meat has 4.07mg of iron, while knackwurst has 0.66mg.
  • Elk meat contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, elk, 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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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 +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +481.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 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% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +177.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +712.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 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 -86.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1220.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1713.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Knackwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.18µg 74%
Iron 4.07mg 0.66mg 43%
Saturated fat 1.342g 10.21g 40%
Protein 30.76g 11.1g 39%
Sodium 50mg 930mg 38%
Fats 3.41g 27.7g 37%
Copper 0.349mg 0.06mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 12.81g 30%
Phosphorus 285mg 98mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.17mg 24%
Zinc 4.12mg 1.66mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 2.734mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.32mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.92g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.14mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.342mg 17%
Choline 55mg 10%
Calories 162kcal 307kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Potassium 392mg 199mg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Selenium 10.5µg 13.5µg 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 60mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 11mg 4%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.57mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.868g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.