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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% 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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 12% 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 ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Turkey sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. 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.