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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 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
Protein:
12.38 g
Fats:
25.45 g
Carbs:
5.89 g
Water:
53.53 g
Other:
2.75 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.427 g
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.46µg | 1.18µg | 512% |
| Vitamin A | 4091µg | 0µg | 455% |
| Iron | 8.85mg | 0.66mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 58µg | 13.5µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.03mg | 0.14mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.95mg | 0.32mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.06mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 60mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 230mg | 98mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 2.734mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 930mg | 10% |
| Choline | 55mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 30µg | 2µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.3mg | 1.66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.272mg | 0.342mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 25.45g | 27.7g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.427g | 2.92g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.38g | 11.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.89g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.286g | 12.81g | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.925g | 10.21g | 1% |
| Calories | 305kcal | 307kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.151mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.671mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.653mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.155mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.285mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.617mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.857mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.448mg | 0.314mg | 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
284%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liverwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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.