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Knackwurst vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Knackwurst and Bratwurst

  • Knackwurst has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 62% more than Knackwurst.
  • Bratwurst has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 2.92g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Bratwurst has 1.58g.
  • Bratwurst contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked.

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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 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.2%
~equal in Sodium ~848mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.1µg

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% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60%
~equal in Protein ~12.2g
~equal in Fats ~26.34g
~equal in Water ~56.65g
~equal in Other ~2.81g

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
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Bratwurst Opinion
Calories 307kcal 297kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 12.2g Bratwurst
Fats 27.7g 26.34g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 2g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 78mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Bratwurst
Calcium 11mg 7mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 283mg Bratwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1mg Bratwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.08mg Bratwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.47mg Bratwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 130mg Bratwurst
Sodium 930mg 848mg Bratwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 14.1µg Bratwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.11mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.2mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 4µg Bratwurst
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.08g Bratwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.58g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.107mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.485mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 0.81mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 0.903mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.405mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg 0.464mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.395mg Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Bratwurst
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
48%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst 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 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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.