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Knackwurst vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Knackwurst and Bockwurst

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.3%

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 11% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%

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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g
~equal in Carbs ~2.95g
~equal in Water ~54.47g
~equal in Other ~2.68g

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
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.256g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.138g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 307kcal 301kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 14.03g Bockwurst
Fats 27.7g 25.87g Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 1.95g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 2.95g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 93mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 11mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 199mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Knackwurst
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 169mg Bockwurst
Sodium 930mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.38mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 11.3µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.193mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.86µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 2µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 55mg 46.4mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 10.256g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.328g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bockwurst
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
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst 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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.