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Salami vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Salami and Knackwurst?

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus in Salami is higher than in Knackwurst.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% more.
  • Knackwurst contains 6 times less Copper than Salami. Salami contains 0.357mg of Copper, while Knackwurst contains 0.06mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Sodium.

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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.
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
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 +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +495%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4557.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%

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.
Salami
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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% 4.4% 30% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +159.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.342mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 +96.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Fats ~27.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.21g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 336kcal 307kcal Salami
Protein 21.85g 11.1g Salami
Fats 25.9g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 2.4g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 2.4g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 41IU 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Salami
Calcium 15mg 11mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 199mg Salami
Iron 1.56mg 0.66mg Salami
Sugar 0.96g 0g Knackwurst
Copper 0.357mg 0.06mg Salami
Zinc 2.93mg 1.66mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 98mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 930mg Knackwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.978mg 0.021mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 13.5µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.342mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.14mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 2.734mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.32mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.17mg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 1.18µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 1.6µg Salami
Folate 3µg 2µg Salami
Trans Fat 0.586g Knackwurst
Choline 93.5mg 55mg Salami
Saturated Fat 9.316g 10.21g Salami
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.521mg 0.432mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.639mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.874mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg 1.01mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.276mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.668mg 0.639mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.314mg Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
58%
Salami
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salami
Salami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
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 - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.