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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 for 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% 4% 1.4% 6% 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% 17% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.734mg 43%
Saturated fat 2.155g 10.21g 37%
Sodium 103mg 930mg 36%
Protein 28.55g 11.1g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.17mg 34%
Fats 7.39g 27.7g 31%
Selenium 29.8µg 13.5µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 12.81g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.342mg 25%
Phosphorus 223mg 98mg 18%
Cholesterol 109mg 60mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.32mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.14mg 11%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.18µg 7%
Zinc 2.48mg 1.66mg 7%
Choline 87.4mg 55mg 6%
Calories 189kcal 307kcal 6%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Iron 1.09mg 0.66mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 2.92g 5%
Vitamin D 15IU 44IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.1µg 4%
Copper 0.093mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.57mg 3%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 239mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0.06g 3.2g 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 14mg 11mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.021mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

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
34%
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.