Knackwurst vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between knackwurst and luncheon meat
- Knackwurst has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12; however, luncheon meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% more.
- Knackwurst has 3 times more vitamin B1 than luncheon meat. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of vitamin B1, while luncheon meat has 0.128mg.
- Luncheon meat is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 38.3µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 10.21g | 3.944g | 28% |
| Fats | 27.7g | 12.77g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.81g | 5.685g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.128mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 5.225mg | 16% |
| Protein | 11.1g | 17.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 0.92µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 1.565g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.272mg | 8% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 189kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.613mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Sodium | 930mg | 820mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.97mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 300mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Choline | 55mg | 63.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.2g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.2g | 1.04g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.01mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.266g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 ($)
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.