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Knackwurst vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Knackwurst and Cervelat?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 180% higher.
  • Cervelat has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Cervelat has 0.15mg.
  • Knackwurst is lower in Sodium.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +209.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.4%

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 55% 0% 4.4% 33% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.7%
~equal in Fats ~30.43g
~equal in Carbs ~3.33g

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Cervelat Opinion
Calories 307kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Protein 11.1g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 27.7g 30.43g Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Net carbs 3.2g 3.33g Cervelat
Carbs 3.2g 3.33g Cervelat
Cholesterol 60mg 74mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 44IU
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Cervelat
Calcium 11mg 9mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 260mg Cervelat
Iron 0.66mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Knackwurst
Copper 0.06mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Zinc 1.66mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 98mg 111mg Cervelat
Sodium 930mg 1300mg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.22mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.1µg
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.15mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 55mg 78.9mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 10.21g 11.51g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.2g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Cervelat
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
83%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
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 - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.