Turkey breast vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey breast and knackwurst different?
- Turkey breast is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5; however, knackwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for knackwurst is 41% higher.
- Turkey breast contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than knackwurst. While turkey breast contains 0.48mg of vitamin B6, knackwurst contains only 0.17mg.
- Turkey breast has less saturated fat.
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +489.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +181% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +294.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.92 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +381.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 10.21g | 38% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 930mg | 38% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 27.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.18µg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 12.81g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.342mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.17mg | 24% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 11.1g | 22% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 13.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 2.734mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 98mg | 13% |
| Choline | 55mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 307kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 2.92g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.