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Knackwurst vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between knackwurst and turkey sausage?

  • Knackwurst is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, turkey sausage is richer in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Turkey sausage's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 33% more.
  • Turkey sausage has less saturated fat.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Cholesterol 60mg 160mg 33%
Saturated fat 10.21g 3.839g 29%
Selenium 13.5µg 0µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.054mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 12.81g 5.158g 19%
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.79µg 16%
Fats 27.7g 18.09g 15%
Sodium 930mg 639mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 4.657g 12%
Zinc 1.66mg 2.98mg 12%
Protein 11.1g 15.42g 9%
Phosphorus 98mg 155mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.692mg 6%
Copper 0.06mg 0.111mg 6%
Iron 0.66mg 1.07mg 5%
Choline 55mg 33.9mg 4%
Calories 307kcal 235kcal 4%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.4µg 4%
Vitamin D 44IU 17IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.208mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.165mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 32mg 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Carbs 3.2g 1.56g 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 16mg 1%
Potassium 199mg 229mg 1%
Net carbs 3.2g 1.56g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0.481mg 0%

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.1%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.5%

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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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.