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Knackwurst vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between knackwurst and quail meat

  • Knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12, yet quail meat is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Quail meat covers your daily copper needs 50% more than knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 18 times more sodium than quail meat. While knackwurst contains 930mg of sodium, quail meat contains only 53mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Quail, meat and skin, raw.

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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 16% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +501.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +745%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23%
~equal in Potassium ~216mg
~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% 17% 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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +129.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-303%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%

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
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +206.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.98g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Quail meat
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 Quail meat DV% diff.
Copper 0.06mg 0.507mg 50%
Iron 0.66mg 3.97mg 41%
Sodium 930mg 53mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.6mg 33%
Saturated fat 10.21g 3.38g 31%
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.43µg 31%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.538mg 30%
Phosphorus 98mg 275mg 25%
Fats 27.7g 12.05g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 4.18g 22%
Protein 11.1g 19.63g 17%
Choline 55mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.26mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.772mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.244mg 8%
Zinc 1.66mg 2.42mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg 7%
Selenium 13.5µg 16.6µg 6%
Calories 307kcal 192kcal 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Cholesterol 60mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Potassium 199mg 216mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 11mg 13mg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.98g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.826mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Quail meat
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
34%
Knackwurst
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail meat
Quail meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.