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Turkey meat vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Knackwurst

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 43% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst contains 0.17mg.
  • Knackwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%

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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +157.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +274.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +462.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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 -78.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +383.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Knackwurst
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 189kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 28.55g 11.1g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0.06g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.06g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 109mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 15IU 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 11mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 199mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.66mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.66mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 98mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 930mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.014mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 29.8µg 13.5µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.14mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.734mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.32mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.17mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 9µg 2µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 0.101g Knackwurst
Choline 87.4mg 55mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 10.21g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.138mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.432mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.639mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.874mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.01mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.276mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.501mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.639mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.314mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.