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Knackwurst vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Turkey ham different?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Turkey ham.
  • Knackwurst contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Turkey ham. Knackwurst contains 0.17mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham contains 0.06mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types were 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 +57.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +183%
Equal in Sodium - 909
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +183%
Equal in Sodium - 909

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 B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +592.5%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
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% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +592.5%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Water +32.9%
Contains more Other +14.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +858.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +858.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

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 ham
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 3.1g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 16.3g Turkey ham
Fats 27.7g 4g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 3.1g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 118kcal Knackwurst
Sugar 0g 1.2g Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 7mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Turkey ham
Phosphorus 98mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 199mg 253mg Turkey ham
Sodium 930mg 909mg Turkey ham
Zinc 1.66mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.06mg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.23mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.8µg Knackwurst
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 64mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 1.2g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 1.337g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.873g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Turkey ham
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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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

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.