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Pork jowl vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork jowl and Knackwurst

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Knackwurst.
  • Pork jowl has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Knackwurst. While Pork jowl has 0.236mg of Vitamin B2, Knackwurst has only 0.14mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 jowl
Pork jowl
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9
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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 jowl
Pork jowl
4
:
7
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.9%
Pork jowl
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 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 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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4
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Fats +151.3%
Contains more Protein +74%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +149.2%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Pork jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 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 Fats +151.3%
Contains more Protein +74%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +149.2%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
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1
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 6.38g 11.1g Knackwurst
Fats 69.61g 27.7g Pork jowl
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 655kcal 307kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 4mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.42mg 0.66mg Knackwurst
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 86mg 98mg Knackwurst
Potassium 148mg 199mg Knackwurst
Sodium 25mg 930mg Pork jowl
Zinc 0.84mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 1.5µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.342mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.14mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 2.734mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Folate 1µg 2µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.21mg 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.446mg 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 0.528mg 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.095mg 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.305mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.072mg 0.314mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 90mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 25.26g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 12.81g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 2.92g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl 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
32%
Pork jowl
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 905mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.05g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.