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Turkey breast vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Knackwurst different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Knackwurst is 41% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Knackwurst contains only 0.17mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Copper +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Fats +294.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.6%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +97.2%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Fats +294.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +159.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 21.89g 11.1g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 157kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 13mg 11mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 0.66mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 98mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 199mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 930mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.074mg 0.06mg Turkey breast
Manganese 0.018mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 22.4µg 13.5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 2.734mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.32mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.17mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.138mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.432mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.639mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 0.874mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.01mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.276mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.501mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.639mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.314mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.91g 10.21g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey breast Knackwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
29%
Turkey breast
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.