Calories in Knockwurst
Generic food Meat
Knockwurst contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cubic inch (17 g) provides about 52 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages on FoodFactly (321 kcal per 100 g).
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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 307 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.7 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol C | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 930 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 11.1 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.34 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 49% |
| Choline C | 55 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 199 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| 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 (median 17.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages (median 0.76 g)
- Fat27.7 gabove the median for sausages (median 27.2 g)
- Saturated fat10.2 gin the top quarter of sausages (median 9.1 g)
- Sodium930 mgin the top quarter of sausages (median 856 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 |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.58 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 11.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.44 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef | 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 knockwurst?
100 g of knockwurst has 307 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 52 kcal. 1 bun-size or griller link (75 g): about 230 kcal.
Is knockwurst high in protein?
Knockwurst contains 11.1 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 cubic inch (17 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.8 g).
How many carbs are in knockwurst?
Knockwurst 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 knockwurst?
Knockwurst 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 knockwurst 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 knockwurst?
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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706181. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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