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Knackwurst vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Knackwurst and Pork Meat different?

  • Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pork Meat is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork Meat is 51% higher.
  • Knackwurst contains 16 times more Sodium than Pork Meat. While Knackwurst contains 930mg of Sodium, Pork Meat contains only 57mg.

Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted are the varieties 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
2
:
8
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Selenium +183%
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Pork Meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +74.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Selenium +183%

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
5
:
5
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Vitamin E +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.7%
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 Meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +107%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Fats +689.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +210.3%
Contains more Protein +135.8%
Contains more Water +25.6%
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 Meat
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +689.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +210.3%
Contains more Protein +135.8%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Pork Meat
Pork Meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Pork Meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +860.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +477.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%

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 Meat
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 Knackwurst Pork Meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 27.7g 3.51g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 143kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 6mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.66mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 98mg 267mg Pork Meat
Potassium 199mg 421mg Pork Meat
Sodium 930mg 57mg Pork Meat
Zinc 1.66mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Copper 0.06mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Knackwurst
Selenium 13.5µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.08mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU 10IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Folate 2µg 0µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.57µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 0.432mg 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 0.639mg 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 0.874mg 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 1.01mg 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.276mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 0.639mg 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 0.314mg 1.13mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 60mg 73mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.033g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 1.334g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 0.506g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Knackwurst Pork Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 - $0.5)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients
  2. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.