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Chicken wing vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Knackwurst different?

  • Chicken wing is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Knackwurst is 39% higher.
  • Chicken wing contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Knackwurst. While Chicken wing contains 0.71mg of Vitamin B5, Knackwurst contains only 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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.
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +95.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +95.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +90.4%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +372%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79%
Contains more Carbs +241.9%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +130.8%
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 Protein +79%
Contains more Carbs +241.9%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +130.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 3.2g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 11.1g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 10.94g 3.2g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 307kcal Chicken wing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 11mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 0.66mg Chicken wing
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Chicken wing
Phosphorus 121mg 98mg Chicken wing
Potassium 138mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 320mg 930mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.063mg 0.06mg Chicken wing
Manganese 0.06mg 0.021mg Chicken wing
Selenium 25.7µg 13.5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.14mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 2.734mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.32mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.17mg Chicken wing
Folate 18µg 2µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.138mg Chicken wing
Threonine 0.795mg 0.432mg Chicken wing
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.639mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 0.874mg Chicken wing
Lysine 1.474mg 1.01mg Chicken wing
Methionine 0.499mg 0.276mg Chicken wing
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.501mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.639mg Chicken wing
Histidine 0.547mg 0.314mg Chicken wing
Cholesterol 79mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 5.83g 10.21g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken wing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 2.92g Chicken wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Chicken wing
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.