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Knackwurst vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Knackwurst and Turkey bacon

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1, however, Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Knackwurst has 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Turkey bacon. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Turkey bacon has 0.03mg.
  • Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 less Sodium -13%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +17%
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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 E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%
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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 1.89g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 15.94g Turkey bacon
Fats 27.7g 16.93g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 1.89g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 226kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 0.66mg 1.4mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 98mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 199mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 930mg 1069mg Knackwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.54mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.06mg 0.068mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 15.8µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 34IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.03mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.032mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.19µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 86mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.184g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 4.52g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 6.223g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Turkey bacon
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
35%
Knackwurst
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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