Knackwurst vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Knackwurst and Polish sausage
- Knackwurst has more Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Polish sausage covers your daily need of Sodium 27% more than Knackwurst.
- Knackwurst has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Polish sausage. While Knackwurst has 2.92g of Polyunsaturated fat, Polish sausage has only 0.79g.
- Polish sausage has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
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Water
~55.2g
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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 307kcal | 259kcal |
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| Protein | 11.1g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 27.7g | 19.4g |
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| Net carbs | 3.2g | 3.6g |
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| Carbs | 3.2g | 3.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 60mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 44IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 0.66mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 930mg | 1540mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 13.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.502mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 3.443mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 0.98µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Choline | 55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.21g | 8.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.81g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 0.79g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.138mg | |
| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.591mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0.611mg |
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| Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.076mg |
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| Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.379mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.539mg |
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| Valine | 0.639mg | 0.679mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.444mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
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.