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Liverwurst vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liverwurst and Knackwurst different?

  • Liverwurst has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus than Knackwurst.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Liverwurst is 512% higher.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

Liverwurst spread and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +1240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +638.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 12% 818% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +635.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +821.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1040.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.1%
~equal in Fats ~27.7g
~equal in Water ~55.3g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.21g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~12.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liverwurst Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 305kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 12.38g 11.1g Liverwurst
Fats 25.45g 27.7g Knackwurst
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0mg Liverwurst
Net carbs 3.39g 3.2g Liverwurst
Carbs 5.89g 3.2g Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Liverwurst
Calcium 22mg 11mg Liverwurst
Potassium 170mg 199mg Knackwurst
Iron 8.85mg 0.66mg Liverwurst
Sugar 1.65g 0g Knackwurst
Fiber 2.5g 0g Liverwurst
Copper 0.24mg 0.06mg Liverwurst
Zinc 2.3mg 1.66mg Liverwurst
Phosphorus 230mg 98mg Liverwurst
Sodium 700mg 930mg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU 0IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A 4091µg 0µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.155mg 0.021mg Liverwurst
Selenium 58µg 13.5µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.272mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 1.03mg 0.14mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 2.734mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 0.32mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.17mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 1.18µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 30µg 2µg Liverwurst
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 9.925g 10.21g Liverwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0.138mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg 0.432mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0.639mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg 0.874mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg 1.01mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg 0.276mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0.501mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg 0.639mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.314mg Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liverwurst Knackwurst
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
242%
Liverwurst
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Liverwurst
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients
  2. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/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.