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Turkey leg vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey leg and Knackwurst

  • Turkey leg has more Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Knackwurst has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Turkey leg. Turkey leg contains 1.09mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey leg is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
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 +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +160.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 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% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +202.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.734mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 +76%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more FatsFats +312.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +521.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey leg Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 144kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 19.54g 11.1g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 71mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Turkey leg
Calcium 17mg 11mg Turkey leg
Potassium 273mg 199mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 0.66mg Turkey leg
Copper 0.142mg 0.06mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 1.66mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 98mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 930mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Turkey leg
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Turkey leg
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Turkey leg
Selenium 26.4µg 13.5µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.14mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 2.734mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.32mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.17mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 10µg 2µg Turkey leg
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 2.06g 10.21g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.138mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.861mg 0.432mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.639mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 0.874mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.01mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.276mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.501mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.639mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.314mg Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg Knackwurst
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
25%
Turkey leg
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
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.

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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/nutrients
  2. 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.