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Knackwurst vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Pork shoulder different?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Sodium 38% more than Pork shoulder.
  • Knackwurst contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pork shoulder. Knackwurst contains 10.21g of Saturated Fat, while Pork shoulder contains 6.24g.
  • Pork shoulder is lower in Sodium.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
1
:
9
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%

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
3
:
9
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Water +15.8%
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 shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Water +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%

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 shoulder
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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 17.18g Pork shoulder
Fats 27.7g 17.99g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 236kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 15mg Pork shoulder
Iron 0.66mg 1.05mg Pork shoulder
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pork shoulder
Phosphorus 98mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 199mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 930mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 1.66mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.06mg 0.084mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 25.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.19mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 3.833mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.719mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.348mg Pork shoulder
Folate 2µg 5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.74µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.208mg Pork shoulder
Threonine 0.432mg 0.768mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.781mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 0.874mg 1.36mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.01mg 1.531mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.276mg 0.441mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.681mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.639mg 0.921mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.314mg 0.656mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 60mg 71mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 6.24g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 8.01g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 ($)

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.