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Pork hock vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork hock and Knackwurst?

  • Pork hock is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, while Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Knackwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
  • Knackwurst has 2 times less Selenium than Pork hock. Pork hock has 26.3µg of Selenium, while Knackwurst has 13.5µg.
  • Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Pork, pickled pork hocks and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
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 CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
~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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
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% 33% 86% 32% 51% 19% 39% 148% 4% 1.5% 30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.32mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 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 +72.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
Contains more FatsFats +162.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork hock Knackwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pork hock Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 171kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Protein 19.11g 11.1g Pork hock
Fats 10.54g 27.7g Knackwurst
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Knackwurst
Calcium 19mg 11mg Pork hock
Potassium 47mg 199mg Knackwurst
Iron 1.14mg 0.66mg Pork hock
Copper 0.082mg 0.06mg Pork hock
Zinc 2.38mg 1.66mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 60mg 98mg Knackwurst
Sodium 1050mg 930mg Knackwurst
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 23µg 0µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Pork hock
Selenium 26.3µg 13.5µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.14mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.734mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B5 0.344mg 0.32mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 1µg 2µg Knackwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Knackwurst
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 3.231g 10.21g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 5.134g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.198g 2.92g Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.516mg 0.432mg Pork hock
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.841mg 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 0.822mg 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.211mg 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.554mg 0.501mg Pork hock
Valine 0.478mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.211mg 0.314mg Knackwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork hock 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
13%
Pork hock
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Pork hock
36%
Knackwurst

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.