Polish sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Polish sausage and knackwurst
- Polish sausage has more vitamin B1, selenium, and phosphorus; however, knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Polish sausage covers your daily need for sodium, 27% more than knackwurst.
- Knackwurst has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.8% |
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Water
~55.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 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 | -21.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.6% |
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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| Sodium | 1540mg | 930mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.79g | 2.92g | 14% |
| Fats | 19.4g | 27.7g | 13% |
| Protein | 17.6g | 11.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 0.342mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 8.01g | 10.21g | 10% |
| Choline | 55mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.7g | 12.81g | 8% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 13.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.98µg | 1.18µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 2.734mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 307kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 3.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.591mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.611mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.076mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.11mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.379mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.444mg | 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
32%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.