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Knackwurst vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Bologna sausage different?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Bologna sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 17% more than Bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Bologna, pork 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 Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 907
Equal in Selenium - 12.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 29% 10% 60% 25% 119% 56% 27% 5% 70%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Sodium - 907
Equal in Selenium - 12.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 42% 0% 131% 37% 74% 44% 63% 4% 117% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Water - 60.6
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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +338.4%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Equal in Water - 60.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bologna sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0.73g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 27.7g 19.87g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0.73g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 247kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.66mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 98mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Potassium 199mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 930mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.66mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.021mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 13.5µg 12.7µg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.26mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.523mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.157mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.9mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.72mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.27mg Bologna sausage
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.93µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.149mg Bologna sausage
Threonine 0.432mg 0.641mg Bologna sausage
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.663mg Bologna sausage
Leucine 0.874mg 1.168mg Bologna sausage
Lysine 1.01mg 1.204mg Bologna sausage
Methionine 0.276mg 0.412mg Bologna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.585mg Bologna sausage
Valine 0.639mg 0.737mg Bologna sausage
Histidine 0.314mg 0.482mg Bologna sausage
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.732g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.107g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bologna sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.