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Knackwurst vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Pork bacon different?

  • Pork bacon is higher than Knackwurst in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Choline.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need of Selenium 83% more than Knackwurst.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types were used 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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
8
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +337%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Iron +125.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +416.3%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Selenium +337%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
4
:
6
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin E +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.348
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16
Knackwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.348
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Water +341.7%
Contains more Protein +221.9%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Other +164.1%
Knackwurst
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
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Water +341.7%
Contains more Protein +221.9%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Other +164.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
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:
2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 1.35g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 27.7g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 3.2g 1.35g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 11mg 10mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 11mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 98mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 199mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 930mg 2193mg Knackwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.06mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 13.5µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 1.16µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.432mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 0.874mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.01mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.276mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.639mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.314mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 60mg 107mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 14.187g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Pork bacon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Knackwurst
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1263mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.