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Knackwurst vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between knackwurst and chicken meat?

  • Knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for sodium is 37% more.
  • Chicken meat contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than knackwurst. Knackwurst contains 0.342mg of vitamin B1, while chicken meat contains 0.063mg.
  • Chicken meat has less sodium.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77%
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +103.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-871.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
~equal in Water ~59.45g

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.97g

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 meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.3µg 37%
Sodium 930mg 82mg 37%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 8.487mg 36%
Protein 11.1g 27.3g 32%
Saturated fat 10.21g 3.79g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.063mg 23%
Fats 27.7g 13.6g 22%
Selenium 13.5µg 23.9µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 5.34g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.03mg 14%
Phosphorus 98mg 182mg 12%
Cholesterol 60mg 88mg 9%
Iron 0.66mg 1.26mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Calories 307kcal 239kcal 3%
Zinc 1.66mg 1.94mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.168mg 2%
Choline 55mg 65.9mg 2%
Copper 0.06mg 0.066mg 1%
Potassium 199mg 223mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 0g N/A
Calcium 11mg 15mg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.97g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 848mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.