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Knackwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Knackwurst and Pork hock?

  • Knackwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Pork hock is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Pork hock has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Knackwurst. Knackwurst has 0.342mg of Vitamin B1, while Pork hock has 0.08mg.
  • Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef and Pork, pickled pork hocks types in this comparison.

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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
4
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6
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Knackwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Pork hock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +323.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.4%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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
9
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Vitamin E +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.344
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 hock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.344

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
3
:
2
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Fats +162.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Water +23%
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 hock
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +162.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Contains more Protein +72.2%
Contains more Water +23%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Knackwurst
Knackwurst
2
:
1
Pork hock
Pork hock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
Knackwurst
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Pork hock
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

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 hock
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Knackwurst Pork hock Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Protein 11.1g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 27.7g 10.54g Knackwurst
Carbs 3.2g 0g Knackwurst
Calories 307kcal 171kcal Knackwurst
Calcium 11mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 0.66mg 1.14mg Pork hock
Magnesium 11mg 6mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 98mg 60mg Knackwurst
Potassium 199mg 47mg Knackwurst
Sodium 930mg 1050mg Knackwurst
Zinc 1.66mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Copper 0.06mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.021mg 0.022mg Pork hock
Selenium 13.5µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.342mg 0.08mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.068mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 2.734mg 1.1mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.32mg 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.064mg Knackwurst
Folate 2µg 1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 1.18µg 0.51µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.038mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.432mg 0.516mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.639mg 0.325mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.874mg 0.841mg Knackwurst
Lysine 1.01mg 0.822mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.276mg 0.211mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.501mg 0.554mg Pork hock
Valine 0.639mg 0.478mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.314mg 0.211mg Knackwurst
Cholesterol 60mg 89mg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 10.21g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 12.81g 5.134g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.92g 1.198g Knackwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Knackwurst Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Knackwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork hock
Pork hock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.979g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.