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Turkey leg vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey leg and Knackwurst

  • Turkey leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Knackwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.09mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw 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 +54.5%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +95.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021

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 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734
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% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 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 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.734

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Fats +312.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.1%
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 +76%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Fats +312.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +521.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg 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 leg Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 19.54g 11.1g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 144kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 17mg 11mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 0.66mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 98mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 199mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 930mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 1.66mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 13.5µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.14mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 2.734mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.32mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.17mg Turkey leg
Folate 10µg 2µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.138mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.432mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.639mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 0.874mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.01mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.276mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.501mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.639mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.314mg Turkey leg
Cholesterol 71mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 2.06g 10.21g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey leg 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
27%
Turkey leg
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.