Knackwurst vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Knackwurst and Mortadella different?
- Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Mortadella is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
- Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11758% more than Knackwurst.
- Knackwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Mortadella. Knackwurst contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Mortadella contains 0.119mg.
- Knackwurst is lower in Sodium.
Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Mortadella, beef, pork types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~1µg
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:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.39g
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Carbs
~3.05g
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Water
~52.3g
~equal in
Other
~2.89g
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
9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~9.51g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.12g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 307kcal | 311kcal |
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| Protein | 11.1g | 16.37g |
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| Fats | 27.7g | 25.39g |
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| Net carbs | 3.2g | 3.05g |
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| Carbs | 3.2g | 3.05g |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 44IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 1.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 930mg | 1246mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 2.673mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 1.48µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 55mg | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.21g | 9.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.81g | 11.38g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 3.12g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.152mg |
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| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.633mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0.708mg |
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| Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.213mg |
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| Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.262mg |
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| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.394mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.598mg |
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| Valine | 0.639mg | 0.735mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.52mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2747%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mortadella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mortadella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mortadella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.