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Knackwurst vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Knackwurst and Pork leg?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% higher.
  • Pork leg has 2 times less Vitamin D than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 44IU of Vitamin D, while Pork leg has 20IU.
  • Pork leg is lower in Sodium.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
9
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.065
Equal in Manganese - 0.023
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +117.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.065
Equal in Manganese - 0.023

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
:
8
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
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 leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +13%
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 leg
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +119.5%
Contains more Protein +57%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Pork leg
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%

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 leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Pork leg Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 17.43g Pork leg
Fats 27.7g 18.87g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 245kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 5mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 0.85mg Pork leg
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 98mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 199mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 930mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.66mg 1.93mg Pork leg
Copper 0.06mg 0.065mg Pork leg
Manganese 0.021mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 13.5µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 20IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 2µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.63µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.432mg 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 0.874mg 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.01mg 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.276mg 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.639mg 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.314mg 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 60mg 73mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8.38g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 2.01g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Pork leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 ($)

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.