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Knackwurst vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Knackwurst and Ground chicken

  • Knackwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 3 times less Saturated Fat than Knackwurst. Knackwurst contains 10.21g of Saturated Fat, while Ground chicken contains 3.11g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ground chicken is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.

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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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.3µg

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% 33% 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% 0% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Folate ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~59mg

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

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% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +162.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Knackwurst Ground chicken
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 Ground chicken Opinion
Calories 307kcal 189kcal Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 23.28g Ground chicken
Fats 27.7g 10.92g Knackwurst
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 107mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Ground chicken
Calcium 11mg 8mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 677mg Ground chicken
Iron 0.66mg 0.93mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.06mg 0.062mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.66mg 1.92mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 98mg 234mg Ground chicken
Sodium 930mg 75mg Ground chicken
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.39mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.016mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 14.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.121mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.302mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.107mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.327mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.538mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.51µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.1µg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 2µg
Trans Fat 0.087g Knackwurst
Choline 55mg 59mg Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 10.21g 3.11g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 4.879g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.08g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.432mg 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 0.874mg 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 1.01mg 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.276mg 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 0.639mg 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.314mg 0.706mg Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.031g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Ground chicken
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
35%
Knackwurst
42%
Ground chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
38%
Ground chicken

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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.