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Knackwurst vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Mutton different?

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Mutton is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 136% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 7 times more Sodium than Mutton. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Mutton contains only 135mg.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) are the varieties 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more IronIron +621.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.5%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +276.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU

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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +149.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3900%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.2%
~equal in Water ~54g

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
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Mutton Opinion
Calories 307kcal 234kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 27.7g 11.09g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0.08g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0.08g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 109mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 11mg 10mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 0.66mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Mutton
Zinc 1.66mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 98mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 930mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 13.5µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 4.44µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 0µg Knackwurst
Choline 55mg 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 10.21g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 4.459g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.814g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.432mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 0.874mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.01mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.276mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 0.639mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.314mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Mutton
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.