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Knackwurst vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Knackwurst and Ostrich

  • Ostrich is richer than Knackwurst in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ostrich is 211% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 12 times more Sodium than Ostrich. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Ostrich contains 80mg.

Food types used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains more IronIron +322.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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%
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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +429.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +977.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +527.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.9%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1220.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +563.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Ostrich Opinion
Calories 307kcal 145kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 27.7g 2.57g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 85mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Ostrich
Calcium 11mg 6mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 362mg Ostrich
Iron 0.66mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Copper 0.06mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Zinc 1.66mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 98mg 251mg Ostrich
Sodium 930mg 80mg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.23mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.232mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 15µg Ostrich
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 0.97g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.44g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 0.432mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 0.874mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 1.01mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.276mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 0.639mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.314mg 0.716mg Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.