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Knackwurst vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Knackwurst is 31% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Sodium.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63%
~equal in Zinc ~1.78mg

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% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
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% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more FatsFats +83.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Barbecue chicken Opinion
Calories 307kcal 226kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 27.7g 15.08g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0.12g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0.12g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 127mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 11mg 16mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 199mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.66mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0g 0.12g Knackwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.66mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 98mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 930mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.46mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.005mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.055mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.152mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.47µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Knackwurst
Choline 55mg 62.9mg Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 10.21g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 6.446g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.038g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.432mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.874mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 1.01mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.276mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.639mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.314mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Barbecue chicken
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
35%
Knackwurst
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.283g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.