Turkey meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Knackwurst

Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 43% higher.
Turkey meat contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst contains 0.17mg.
Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains more Calcium +27.3%

Contains more Iron +65.2%

Contains more Magnesium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%

Contains more Potassium +20.1%

Contains less Sodium -88.9%

Contains more Zinc +49.4%

Contains more Copper +55%

Contains more Selenium +120.7%

Contains more Manganese +50%

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains more Calcium +27.3%

Contains more Iron +65.2%

Contains more Magnesium +172.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%

Contains more Potassium +20.1%

Contains less Sodium -88.9%

Contains more Zinc +49.4%

Contains more Copper +55%

Contains more Selenium +120.7%

Contains more Manganese +50%

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.

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.4%

Contains more Folate +350%

Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +175%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +250.1%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.4%

Contains more Folate +350%

Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%

Contains more Vitamin D +175%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.7%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains more Protein +157.2%

Contains more Water +14.9%

Contains more Fats +274.8%

Contains more Carbs +5233.3%

Contains more Other +462.5%

Turkey meat

Protein: 28.55 g

Fats: 7.39 g

Carbs: 0.06 g

Water: 63.52 g

Other: 0.48 g

Knackwurst

Protein: 11.1 g

Fats: 27.7 g

Carbs: 3.2 g

Water: 55.3 g

Other: 2.7 g

Contains more Protein +157.2%

Contains more Water +14.9%

Contains more Fats +274.8%

Contains more Carbs +5233.3%

Contains more Other +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Turkey meat

Knackwurst

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Turkey meat

Saturated Fat: 2.155 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g

Knackwurst

Saturated Fat: 10.21 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +383.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	0.06g	3.2g
Protein	28.55g	11.1g
Fats	7.39g	27.7g
Carbs	0.06g	3.2g
Calories	189kcal	307kcal
Calcium	14mg	11mg
Iron	1.09mg	0.66mg
Magnesium	30mg	11mg
Phosphorus	223mg	98mg
Potassium	239mg	199mg
Sodium	103mg	930mg
Zinc	2.48mg	1.66mg
Copper	0.093mg	0.06mg
Manganese	0.014mg	0.021mg
Selenium	29.8µg	13.5µg
Vitamin A	39IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	12µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.07mg	0.57mg
Vitamin D	15IU	44IU
Vitamin D	0.4µg	1.1µg
Vitamin B1	0.045mg	0.342mg
Vitamin B2	0.281mg	0.14mg
Vitamin B3	9.573mg	2.734mg
Vitamin B5	0.948mg	0.32mg
Vitamin B6	0.616mg	0.17mg
Folate	9µg	2µg
Vitamin B12	1.02µg	1.18µg
Vitamin K	0µg	1.6µg
Tryptophan	0.291mg	0.138mg
Threonine	1.004mg	0.432mg
Isoleucine	0.796mg	0.639mg
Leucine	1.925mg	0.874mg
Lysine	2.282mg	1.01mg
Methionine	0.724mg	0.276mg
Phenylalanine	0.903mg	0.501mg
Valine	0.902mg	0.639mg
Histidine	0.749mg	0.314mg
Cholesterol	109mg	60mg
Trans Fat	0.101g
Saturated Fat	2.155g	10.21g
Omega-3 - DHA	0.005g	0g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.008g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.008g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	2.647g	12.81g
Polyunsaturated fat	2.119g	2.92g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.014g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	1.841g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.105g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.01g

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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

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

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36%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.055g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)

Which food is cheaper?

Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)

Which food contains less Sugar?

The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Turkey meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

The main differences between Turkey meat and Knackwurst

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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