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Turkey bacon vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey bacon and Knackwurst

  • Turkey bacon has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Knackwurst has more Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Turkey bacon has 7 times more Calcium than Knackwurst. Turkey bacon has 80mg of Calcium, while Knackwurst has 11mg.
  • Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

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

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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 +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%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
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%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.18
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1040%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%
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
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 +43.6%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Contains more Fats +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey bacon Knackwurst
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 Turkey bacon Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 15.94g 11.1g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 1.89g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 226kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 80mg 11mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 0.66mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 11mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 98mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 199mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 2.54mg 1.66mg Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.06mg Turkey bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 15.8µg 13.5µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 0IU Turkey bacon
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.14mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 2.734mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.32mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.17mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.18µg 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 86mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.184g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 4.52g 10.21g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.92g 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
Turkey bacon 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
33%
Turkey bacon
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
36%
Knackwurst

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.