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Ground turkey vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ground turkey and knackwurst

  • Ground turkey is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet knackwurst is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for knackwurst is 38% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than knackwurst. Ground turkey contains 1.193mg of vitamin B5, while knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked 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 21% 8.4% 26% 57% 50% 85% 109% 10% 1.4% 170%
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 +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more IronIron +130.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +159.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%

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% 8% 2.2% 3% 19% 49% 164% 72% 146% 168% 0% 5.3% 43%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +166.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 38% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Knackwurst DV% diff.
Sodium 78mg 930mg 37%
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 2.734mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.17mg 36%
Saturated fat 2.669g 10.21g 34%
Protein 27.37g 11.1g 33%
Selenium 31.1µg 13.5µg 32%
Fats 10.4g 27.7g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 3.458g 12.81g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.342mg 22%
Phosphorus 254mg 98mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.193mg 0.32mg 17%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.66mg 13%
Iron 1.52mg 0.66mg 11%
Cholesterol 93mg 60mg 11%
Copper 0.151mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.18µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.14mg 5%
Calories 203kcal 307kcal 5%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU 5%
Choline 78.2mg 55mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.57mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 294mg 199mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.2g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.021mg 0%
Trans fat 0.134g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 2.92g 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.258mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.227mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 2.262mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.452mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.806mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.068mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.27mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.811mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
52%
Ground turkey
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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 turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.