Turkey sausage vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between turkey sausage and knackwurst?
- Turkey sausage is higher in zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper; however, knackwurst is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
- Turkey sausage's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 33% more.
- Knackwurst contains 2 times less copper than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage contains 0.111mg of copper, while knackwurst contains 0.06mg.
- Knackwurst has less cholesterol.
We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef types 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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.42 g
Fats:
18.09 g
Carbs:
1.56 g
Water:
63.12 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
27.7 g
Carbs:
3.2 g
Water:
55.3 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.657 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 | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 160mg | 60mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 3.839g | 10.21g | 29% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 13.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.342mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.158g | 12.81g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79µg | 1.18µg | 16% |
| Fats | 18.09g | 27.7g | 15% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 930mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.657g | 2.92g | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.98mg | 1.66mg | 12% |
| Protein | 15.42g | 11.1g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 98mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.692mg | 2.734mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.66mg | 5% |
| Choline | 33.9mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 307kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 17IU | 44IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.208mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.165mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.56g | 3.2g | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.56g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.802mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.229mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.453mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.447mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.612mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.819mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.481mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
23%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 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.