Knackwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between knackwurst and summer sausage?
- Knackwurst is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, while summer sausage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Summer sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% higher.
- Summer sausage has 2 times less selenium than knackwurst. Knackwurst has 13.5µg of selenium, while summer sausage has 7.5µg.
- Knackwurst is lower in cholesterol.
We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese types in this comparison.
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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 | -37.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +636.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.9% |
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
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Saturated fat
~10.47g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~13.68g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.02g
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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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 1483mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.18µg | 1.73µg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.66mg | 2.26mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.1g | 19.43g | 17% |
| Fats | 27.7g | 37.91g | 16% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 7.5µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 178mg | 11% |
| Choline | 55mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 0.76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.342mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 426kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 12IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.81g | 13.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.92g | 3.02g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 10.21g | 10.47g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.734mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.2g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.2g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 206mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.874mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.01mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.639mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
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.