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Knackwurst vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between knackwurst and chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is higher than knackwurst in vitamin B12, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Chicken liver covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 642% more than knackwurst.
  • The amount of cholesterol in knackwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +1262.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +720%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304.4%

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% 17% 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 60% 1099% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1847.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1305.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +29300%
Contains more CholineCholine +253.5%

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% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more FatsFats +473.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +925.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Chicken liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 16.58µg 642%
Vitamin A 0µg 3296µg 366%
Folate 2µg 588µg 147%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.778mg 126%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6.233mg 118%
Iron 0.66mg 8.99mg 104%
Cholesterol 60mg 345mg 95%
Selenium 13.5µg 54.6µg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.853mg 53%
Copper 0.06mg 0.492mg 48%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 9.728mg 44%
Saturated fat 10.21g 1.563g 39%
Sodium 930mg 71mg 37%
Fats 27.7g 4.83g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 1.249g 29%
Phosphorus 98mg 297mg 28%
Choline 55mg 194.4mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Protein 11.1g 16.92g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.306g 11%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.255mg 10%
Calories 307kcal 119kcal 9%
Zinc 1.66mg 2.67mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.305mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.7mg 1%
Potassium 199mg 230mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0.73g N/A
Calcium 11mg 8mg 0%
Trans fat 0.065g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 0.725mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 1.512mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 1.332mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.824mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.507mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Chicken liver
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
34%
Knackwurst
387%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.647g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.