Calories in Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef
Generic food Meat
Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 87 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 29% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 25% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 27.7 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol M | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 930 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.34 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.32 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.2 µg | 49% |
| Choline I | 55 mg | 10% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 199 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper ? | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.021 mg | 0.9% |
| Selenium C | 13.5 µg | 25% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 81%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.1 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat27.7 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat10.2 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium930 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.43 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.64 g |
| Leucine I | 0.87 g |
| Lysine I | 1 g |
| Methionine I | 0.28 g |
| Cystine I | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.5 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.49 g |
| Valine I | 0.64 g |
| Arginine I | 0.94 g |
| Histidine I | 0.31 g |
| Alanine I | 0.85 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 1.6 g |
| Glycine I | 1 g |
| Proline I | 0.69 g |
| Serine I | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.09 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.58 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 11.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.44 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 44 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water M | 55.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,282 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 2 µg |
| Betaine I | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knockwurst | 307 | 11.1 g | 3.2 g | 27.7 g |
| Beef, bologna, reduced sodium | 310 | 11.7 g | 2 g | 28.4 g |
| Frankfurter, low sodium | 312 | 12 g | 1.8 g | 28.5 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, unheated | 315 | 11.7 g | 3 g | 28.1 g |
| Hot dog, NFS | 310 | 11.7 g | 2.9 g | 28 g |
| Hot dog, beef | 310 | 11.7 g | 2.9 g | 28 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, patties, unheated | 315 | 12.8 g | 1.7 g | 28.2 g |
| Pate, truffle flavor | 327 | 11.2 g | 6.3 g | 28.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in knackwurst?
100 g of knackwurst has 307 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 87 kcal. 1 link (72 g): about 221 kcal.
Is knackwurst high in protein?
Knackwurst contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.1 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in knackwurst?
Knackwurst has 3.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in knackwurst?
Knackwurst contains 27.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.2 g is saturated (51% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does knackwurst contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (49% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), selenium (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and zinc (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in knackwurst?
100 g contains 930 mg of sodium, 40% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173867. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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