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Turkey wing vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey wing and Knackwurst

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 38% more than Turkey wing.
  • Turkey wing has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. While Turkey wing has 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, Knackwurst has only 0.17mg.
  • Turkey wing has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, wing, 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% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more IronIron +90.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg

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% 0.66% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +202.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 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 +82.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +124.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +178.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 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 -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.92g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing 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 wing Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 197kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 20.22g 11.1g Turkey wing
Fats 12.32g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 70mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Turkey wing
Calcium 14mg 11mg Turkey wing
Potassium 240mg 199mg Turkey wing
Iron 1.26mg 0.66mg Turkey wing
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 165mg 98mg Turkey wing
Sodium 55mg 930mg Turkey wing
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 22.4µg 13.5µg Turkey wing
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 2.734mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.32mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.17mg Turkey wing
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 7µg 2µg Turkey wing
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 3.28g 10.21g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.138mg Turkey wing
Threonine 0.866mg 0.432mg Turkey wing
Isoleucine 0.975mg 0.639mg Turkey wing
Leucine 1.531mg 0.874mg Turkey wing
Lysine 1.773mg 1.01mg Turkey wing
Methionine 0.551mg 0.276mg Turkey wing
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.501mg Turkey wing
Valine 1.031mg 0.639mg Turkey wing
Histidine 0.585mg 0.314mg Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing 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
23%
Turkey wing
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.