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Knackwurst vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between knackwurst and chicken breast

  • Knackwurst has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 75% higher.
  • Chicken breast contains 12 times less sodium than knackwurst. Knackwurst contains 930mg of sodium, while chicken breast contains 79mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 4.8% 24% 43% 18% 29% 105% 10% 2.7% 143%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.054mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
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% 2.3% 8.4% 1.5% 20% 29% 277% 62% 148% 46% 6% 3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +488.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +527.5%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.3%
~equal in Water ~60.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
32% 42% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +644.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Chicken breast
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 Knackwurst Chicken breast DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 14.782mg 75%
Protein 11.1g 33.44g 45%
Saturated fat 10.21g 1.29g 41%
Sodium 930mg 79mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.64mg 36%
Fats 27.7g 4.71g 35%
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.37µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 1.72g 28%
Selenium 13.5µg 26.2µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.079mg 22%
Phosphorus 98mg 246mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.04mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.07g 12%
Cholesterol 60mg 91mg 10%
Choline 55mg 95.9mg 7%
Calories 307kcal 187kcal 6%
Iron 0.66mg 1.14mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 44IU 5IU 5%
Zinc 1.66mg 1.08mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 31mg 5%
Potassium 199mg 276mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.42mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 0.51g 1%
Calcium 11mg 16mg 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0.51g N/A
Manganese 0.021mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.39mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 1.412mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.765mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 2.836mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.925mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.328mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 1.659mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 1.037mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Chicken breast
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
34%
Knackwurst
50%
Chicken breast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
40%
Chicken breast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.