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Bockwurst vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bockwurst and Meatball different?

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Fiber.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Meatball.
  • Bockwurst contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Meatball. Bockwurst contains 0.378mg of Vitamin B6, while Meatball contains 0.202mg.
  • Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.

Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
1
:
9
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +95.1%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +95.1%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +19.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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
7
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +756.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Other +61.4%
Contains more Carbs +173.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.4
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
0
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16000%
Contains more Fructose +2000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +300%
Bockwurst
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16000%
Contains more Fructose +2000%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 14.03g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 25.87g 22.21g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 301kcal 286kcal Bockwurst
Starch 0g 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.01g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.33g 3.47g Bockwurst
Fiber 1g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 41mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.15mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 26mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 169mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 270mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 756mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.07mg 1.66mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.171mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 11.3µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 256IU 73IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.136mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.23mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.108mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.202mg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 70.2µg 8.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 9.188g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.