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Turkey neck vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey neck and Knackwurst?

  • Turkey neck is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • Knackwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Turkey neck. Turkey neck contains 0.801mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Cholesterol.

We used Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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 +118.2%
Contains more Iron +53%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +53%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.2%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%

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 B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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 B3 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.7%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Fats +358.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.5%
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 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 +48.7%
Contains more Water +37.3%
Contains more Fats +358.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 16.51g 11.1g Turkey neck
Fats 6.04g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 125kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 24mg 11mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 0.66mg Turkey neck
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Turkey neck
Phosphorus 160mg 98mg Turkey neck
Potassium 133mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 233mg 930mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 1.66mg Turkey neck
Copper 0.142mg 0.06mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.021mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 13.5µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 13IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.14mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 2.734mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 0.32mg Turkey neck
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.17mg Turkey neck
Folate 5µg 2µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 1.18µg Turkey neck
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.138mg Turkey neck
Threonine 0.6mg 0.432mg Turkey neck
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 1.144mg 0.874mg Turkey neck
Lysine 1.363mg 1.01mg Turkey neck
Methionine 0.432mg 0.276mg Turkey neck
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 0.501mg Turkey neck
Valine 0.528mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.448mg 0.314mg Turkey neck
Cholesterol 115mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 1.647g 10.21g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey neck 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
44%
Turkey neck
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.563g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.