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Pork loin vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork loin and Knackwurst different?

  • Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 47% more than Knackwurst.
  • Pork loin contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Knackwurst. Pork loin contains 0.472mg of Vitamin B6, while Knackwurst contains 0.17mg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 loin
Pork loin
8
:
2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
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%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Equal in Copper - 0.06
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
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%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Equal in Copper - 0.06

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 loin
Pork loin
7
:
5
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
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%
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 +∞%
Pork loin
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%
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 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%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
3
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains more Protein +77.8%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +120.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +255.3%
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 +77.8%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +120.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +255.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
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2
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
51%
Pork loin
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
36%
Knackwurst

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?
?
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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.