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Pork chop vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork chop and Knackwurst different?

  • Pork chop is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Knackwurst.
  • Pork chop contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Knackwurst. Pork chop contains 1.104mg of Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst contains 0.32mg.
  • Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
9
:
1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +89.8%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Selenium +169.6%
Contains more Manganese +110%

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
6
:
5
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Pork chop
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% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +113.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +93%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Equal in Water - 55.3
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
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
Contains more Protein +113.7%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +93%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +462.5%
Equal in Water - 55.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
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2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork chop Knackwurst
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 23.72g 11.1g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 231kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 56mg 11mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 0.66mg Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 98mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 199mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 930mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 1.66mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.06mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 36.4µg 13.5µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 40IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.342mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.14mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 2.734mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.32mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.17mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 2µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.138mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.432mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.639mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 0.874mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.01mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.276mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.501mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.639mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.314mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 60mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.066g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 4.339g 10.21g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.92g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Knackwurst
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
53%
Pork chop
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.871g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.