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Pork jowl vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork jowl and Knackwurst

  • Pork jowl has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Knackwurst is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pork jowl covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Knackwurst.
  • Pork jowl has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Knackwurst. While Pork jowl has 0.236mg of Vitamin B2, Knackwurst has only 0.14mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 2.1% 1.2% 13% 16% 13% 23% 37% 3.3% 0.65% 8.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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% 0.54% 5.8% 0% 97% 54% 85% 15% 21% 103% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 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 FatsFats +151.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +149.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.11 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 +156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork jowl Knackwurst
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork jowl Knackwurst Opinion
Calories 655kcal 307kcal Pork jowl
Protein 6.38g 11.1g Knackwurst
Fats 69.61g 27.7g Pork jowl
Net carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Carbs 0g 3.2g Knackwurst
Cholesterol 90mg 60mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 44IU Knackwurst
Magnesium 3mg 11mg Knackwurst
Calcium 4mg 11mg Knackwurst
Potassium 148mg 199mg Knackwurst
Iron 0.42mg 0.66mg Knackwurst
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg Knackwurst
Zinc 0.84mg 1.66mg Knackwurst
Phosphorus 86mg 98mg Knackwurst
Sodium 25mg 930mg Pork jowl
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 1.1µg Knackwurst
Manganese 0.005mg 0.021mg Knackwurst
Selenium 1.5µg 13.5µg Knackwurst
Vitamin B1 0.386mg 0.342mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.14mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 4.535mg 2.734mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.17mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B12 0.82µg 1.18µg Knackwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg Knackwurst
Folate 1µg 2µg Knackwurst
Choline 55mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 25.26g 10.21g Knackwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 32.89g 12.81g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 8.11g 2.92g Pork jowl
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.138mg Knackwurst
Threonine 0.21mg 0.432mg Knackwurst
Isoleucine 0.168mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Leucine 0.446mg 0.874mg Knackwurst
Lysine 0.528mg 1.01mg Knackwurst
Methionine 0.095mg 0.276mg Knackwurst
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.501mg Knackwurst
Valine 0.305mg 0.639mg Knackwurst
Histidine 0.072mg 0.314mg Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pork jowl 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
29%
Pork jowl
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Pork jowl
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 905mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.05g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.