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Ground chicken vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ground chicken and knackwurst

  • Ground chicken has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and potassium, while knackwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 4 times less vitamin B5 than ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 1.327mg of vitamin B5, while knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in knackwurst is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.2%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~55mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +109.7%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more FatsFats +153.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +206.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +162.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Knackwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 75mg 930mg 37%
Saturated fat 3.11g 10.21g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.18µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.17mg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 2.734mg 27%
Fats 10.92g 27.7g 26%
Protein 23.28g 11.1g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 12.81g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.32mg 20%
Phosphorus 234mg 98mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.342mg 18%
Cholesterol 107mg 60mg 16%
Potassium 677mg 199mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.14mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.92g 6%
Calories 189kcal 307kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Iron 0.93mg 0.66mg 3%
Zinc 1.92mg 1.66mg 2%
Selenium 14.3µg 13.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.57mg 1%
Choline 59mg 55mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Copper 0.062mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Tryptophan 0.196mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.97mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

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Ground chicken Knackwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Ground chicken
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 855mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.