Meatball vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between meatball and knackwurst
- Meatball has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, manganese, fiber, and folate; however, knackwurst is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12.
- Meatball covers your daily phosphorus needs 20% more than knackwurst.
- Meatball contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +627.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +168.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1242.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
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Water
~55.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 98mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.342mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.66mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 10.21g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.32mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 930mg | 11% |
| Folate | 36µg | 2µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 12.81g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.18µg | 8% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 27.7g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 11.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 44IU | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.92g | 3% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 199mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 13.5µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 2.734mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 307kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.66mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.874mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.01mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.639mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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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
36%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.583g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.