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Pork bacon vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pork bacon and knackwurst different?

  • Pork bacon is higher than knackwurst in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, copper, and choline.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 83% more than knackwurst.
  • Pork bacon contains 5 times more phosphorus than knackwurst. Pork bacon contains 506mg of phosphorus, while knackwurst contains 98mg.
  • Knackwurst is lower in sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 25% 20% 45% 42% 121% 2.7% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +170.9%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +337%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
~equal in Calcium ~11mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 17% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.342mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.18µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
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 ProteinProtein +221.9%
Contains more FatsFats +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +164.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137%
Contains more WaterWater +341.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.21 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork bacon Knackwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 bacon Knackwurst DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 13.5µg 83%
Phosphorus 506mg 98mg 58%
Sodium 2193mg 930mg 55%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 2.734mg 49%
Protein 35.73g 11.1g 49%
Fats 43.27g 27.7g 24%
Saturated fat 14.187g 10.21g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 12.81g 16%
Cholesterol 107mg 60mg 16%
Zinc 3.36mg 1.66mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.32mg 14%
Copper 0.182mg 0.06mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.92g 13%
Choline 119.3mg 55mg 12%
Calories 548kcal 307kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.17mg 11%
Iron 1.49mg 0.66mg 10%
Potassium 539mg 199mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.57mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 3.2g 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.18µg 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 3.2g N/A
Calcium 10mg 11mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.342mg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.432mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.639mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0.874mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.01mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.276mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.501mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.639mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.314mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Knackwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Pork bacon
34%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.977g)
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?
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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 bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.