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Bockwurst vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bockwurst and Ham

  • Bockwurst has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 59% more than Ham.
  • Ham has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Bockwurst. Bockwurst has 10.256g of Saturated Fat, while Ham has 1.81g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
5
:
5
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
Equal in Potassium - 287
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
Equal in Potassium - 287

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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
9
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Bockwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Fats +367.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Bockwurst
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Fats +367.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
2
:
1
Ham
Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Ham Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 1.5g Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 20.93g Ham
Fats 25.87g 5.53g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.5g Bockwurst
Calories 301kcal 145kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 0g Ham
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 8mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 169mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 270mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 756mg 1203mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.054mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.25mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.202mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 4.023mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.403mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 17µg 3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.65µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.251mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.107mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.166mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.333mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.767mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.513mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 93mg 53mg Ham
Saturated Fat 10.256g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 2.62g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.54g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Ham
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
56%
Bockwurst
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.