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Knackwurst vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between knackwurst and emu

  • Emu is higher than knackwurst in iron, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Emu covers your daily iron needs 78% more than knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than emu. While knackwurst contains 10.21g of Saturated Fat, emu contains only 0.87g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in emu is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Emu, full rump, 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%
Emu
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.8%
Contains more IronIron +943.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.9%

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%
Emu
Emu
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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% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1039.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
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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
Emu
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +933.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +60.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%

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
Emu
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1087.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Emu Opinion
Calories 307kcal 168kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 33.67g Emu
Fats 27.7g 2.68g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 129mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 11mg 7mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 324mg Emu
Iron 0.66mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.06mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 1.66mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 98mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 930mg 110mg Emu
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.26mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 13.5µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 2.2µg Emu
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 10µg Emu
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 1.079g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.613g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.222mg Emu
Threonine 0.432mg 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 0.874mg 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.01mg 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.276mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.961mg Emu
Valine 0.639mg 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.314mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 820mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/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.