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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 Monounsaturated 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.
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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Sodium ~907mg
~equal in Selenium ~12.7µg

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% 0% 5.2% 42% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Choline ~54.4mg

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
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 FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.6%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bologna sausage Opinion
Calories 307kcal 247kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 15.3g Bologna sausage
Fats 27.7g 19.87g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0.73g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0.73g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 59mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin D 44IU 56IU Bologna sausage
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Bologna sausage
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Potassium 199mg 281mg Bologna sausage
Iron 0.66mg 0.77mg Bologna sausage
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Bologna sausage
Zinc 1.66mg 2.03mg Bologna sausage
Phosphorus 98mg 139mg Bologna sausage
Sodium 930mg 907mg Bologna sausage
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.26mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.4µg Bologna sausage
Manganese 0.021mg 0.036mg Bologna sausage
Selenium 13.5µg 12.7µg Knackwurst
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
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.93µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 5µg Bologna sausage
Choline 55mg 54.4mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.839g Bologna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 9.732g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.107g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bologna sausage
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
42%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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 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 ($)
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. 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.