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Mutton vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mutton and Knackwurst different?

  • Mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 136% higher.
  • Mutton contains 7 times more Iron than Knackwurst. While Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, Knackwurst contains only 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more IronIron +621.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.5%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +276.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +201.2%
Contains more FatsFats +149.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3900%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%
~equal in Water ~55.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +258.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton Knackwurst
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 Mutton Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 234kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 33.43g 11.1g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0.08g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.08g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 109mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 31mg 11mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 409mg 199mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 0.66mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg Mutton
Zinc 5.93mg 1.66mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 98mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 930mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.57mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.033mg 0.021mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 13.5µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 2.734mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.32mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.17mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.18µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 0µg 2µg Knackwurst
Choline 100.6mg 55mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 10.21g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.138mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.432mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.639mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 0.874mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.01mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.276mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.501mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.639mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.314mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.068g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.