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Turkey ham vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey ham and knackwurst different?

  • Turkey ham is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while knackwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need for saturated fat, 45% more than turkey ham.
  • Turkey ham contains 3 times more phosphorus than knackwurst. Turkey ham contains 289mg of phosphorus, while knackwurst contains 98mg.
  • Turkey ham is lower in saturated fat.

USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +51.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
~equal in Sodium ~930mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +47.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.8%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +592.5%
~equal in Carbs ~3.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
39% 49% 11%
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 -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +858.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Knackwurst DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 13.5µg 45%
Saturated fat 1.2g 10.21g 41%
Fats 4g 27.7g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 12.81g 29%
Phosphorus 289mg 98mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.18µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.92g 14%
Choline 55mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.14mg 10%
Protein 16.3g 11.1g 10%
Calories 118kcal 307kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.734mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.342mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.17mg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 6%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.66mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 0.66mg 4%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 253mg 199mg 2%
Cholesterol 64mg 60mg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 1%
Sodium 909mg 930mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 3.2g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 7mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0%
Valine 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.314mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Knackwurst
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
24%
Turkey ham
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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

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.