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 for 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 153mg | 11758% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.119mg | 19% |
Selenium | 13.5µg | 22.6µg | 17% |
Sodium | 930mg | 1246mg | 14% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 1.48µg | 13% |
Protein | 11.1g | 16.37g | 11% |
Iron | 0.66mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.81g | 11.38g | 4% |
Fats | 27.7g | 25.39g | 4% |
Choline | 55mg | 72.2mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 10.21g | 9.51g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
Potassium | 199mg | 163mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 3.12g | 1% |
Cholesterol | 60mg | 56mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1µg | 1% |
Calories | 307kcal | 311kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.2g | 3.05g | N/A |
Carbs | 3.2g | 3.05g | 0% |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 41IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 98mg | 97mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 2.673mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.639mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
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
~equal in
Carbs
~3.05g
~equal in
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