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Knackwurst vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Knackwurst and Deer meat

  • Deer meat is higher than Knackwurst in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Deer meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 102% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 16 times more Sodium than Deer meat. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Deer meat contains only 57mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.1%
Contains more IronIron +543.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.62mg

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
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +1078.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +390.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%

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
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2212.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2199.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Deer meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Deer meat Opinion
Calories 307kcal 149kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 27.7g 2.35g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 88mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 33mg Deer meat
Calcium 11mg 5mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 434mg Deer meat
Iron 0.66mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Zinc 1.66mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 98mg 299mg Deer meat
Sodium 930mg 57mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Deer meat
Selenium 13.5µg 11µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.26mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.856mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 9µg Deer meat
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 0.554g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.127g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.266mg Deer meat
Threonine 0.432mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.287mg Deer meat
Leucine 0.874mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 1.01mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.276mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.133mg Deer meat
Valine 0.639mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.314mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Deer meat
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
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat 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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.