Italian sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Italian sausage and knackwurst?
- The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc in Italian sausage is higher than in knackwurst.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 23% more.
- Knackwurst contains 2 times less iron than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 1.43mg of iron, while knackwurst contains 0.66mg.
- Italian sausage has less sodium.
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 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 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~10.21g
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.342mg | 23% |
| Protein | 19.12g | 11.1g | 16% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 13.5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 17.108g | 12.81g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.43mg | 0.66mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 2.734mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 930mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.18µg | 5% |
| Choline | 78.2mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.92g | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Calories | 344kcal | 307kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 27.31g | 27.7g | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.17g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.27g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 41IU | 44IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 10.195g | 10.21g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 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
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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins