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Knackwurst vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Pork loin different?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 47% more than Knackwurst.
  • Knackwurst contains 19 times more Sodium than Pork loin. Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, while Pork loin contains 50mg.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +145.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74
Equal in Copper - 0.056
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +19.7%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Selenium +145.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74
Equal in Copper - 0.056

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +120.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Water +21%
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
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +120.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Water +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 loin Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 27.7g 12.58g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 198kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 0.66mg 0.79mg Pork loin
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 98mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 199mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 930mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.66mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Copper 0.06mg 0.056mg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.21mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 21IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 2µg 1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.53µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.432mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 0.874mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.01mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.276mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.639mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.314mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 60mg 63mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 5.61g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.34g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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?
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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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.