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Knackwurst vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Knackwurst and Brisket

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Brisket is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Brisket is 46% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 19 times more Sodium than Brisket. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Brisket contains 48mg.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +268.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +303%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.7%

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.
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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +479.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +99.6%
~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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +864.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.6%
~equal in Water ~52.48g

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Brisket
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Brisket Opinion
Calories 307kcal 289kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 27.7g 18.42g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 106mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 19mg Brisket
Calcium 11mg 16mg Brisket
Potassium 199mg 232mg Brisket
Iron 0.66mg 2.43mg Brisket
Copper 0.06mg 0.1mg Brisket
Zinc 1.66mg 6.69mg Brisket
Phosphorus 98mg 175mg Brisket
Sodium 930mg 48mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.51mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.01mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.059mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.171mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.087mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.282mg Brisket
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.12µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Brisket
Folate 2µg 9µg Brisket
Choline 55mg 109.8mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 10.21g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 7.934g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.681g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 0.432mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 0.874mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.01mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.276mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.639mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.314mg 0.879mg Brisket

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Brisket
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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.