Hot dog vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot dogs and knackwurst different?
- Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and iron, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B1.
- Knackwurst covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 24% more than hot dogs.
- Hot dogs contain 9 times more calcium than knackwurst. Hot dogs contain 99mg of calcium, while knackwurst contains 11mg.
- Knackwurst is lower in cholesterol.
Frankfurter, meat and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types were used 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.7% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +33.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +521.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.1g
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Fats
~27.7g
~equal in
Water
~55.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 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 | -24.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 290kcal | 307kcal |
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| Protein | 10.26g | 11.1g |
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| Fats | 25.76g | 27.7g |
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.2g |
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| Carbs | 4.17g | 3.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin D | 44IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 199mg |
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| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 1.2mg | 1.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 1090mg | 930mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.045mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.665mg | 2.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.57µg | 1.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.666g | 10.21g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 11.386g | 12.81g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.404g | 2.92g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg | 0.432mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg | 0.639mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg | 0.874mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg | 1.01mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.276mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.501mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg | 0.639mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg | 0.314mg |
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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
27%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.544g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)