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Ground chicken vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground chicken and Bockwurst different?

  • Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 3 times more Potassium than Bockwurst. While Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, Bockwurst contains only 270mg.
  • Ground chicken has less Saturated Fat.

Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +150.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +968.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 2.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +150.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +23.7%
Contains more Copper +61.3%
Contains more Manganese +968.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Zinc - 2.07

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3242.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3242.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +204.5%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 g
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
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +204.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 23.28g 14.03g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 189kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Ground chicken
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 8mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 0.93mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 28mg 26mg Ground chicken
Phosphorus 234mg 169mg Ground chicken
Potassium 677mg 270mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 756mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.062mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.016mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 14.3µg 11.3µg Ground chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.38mg Ground chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.233mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.616mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.891mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.378mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 2.1µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.196mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.97mg 0.613mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.677mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg 1.107mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg 1.166mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg 0.333mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.556mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg 0.767mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg 0.513mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 93mg Bockwurst
Trans Fat 0.087g Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 3.11g 10.256g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.328g Bockwurst
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g Ground chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Ground chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground chicken Bockwurst
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
43%
Ground chicken
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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