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Ham vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ham and Bockwurst

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 59% more than Ham.
  • Bockwurst has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Ham. Ham has 0.754mg of Vitamin B1, while Bockwurst has 0.193mg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Ham
5
:
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 270
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +28.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Zinc +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +72.6%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 270

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.
Ham
3
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378
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%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.7%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
3
:
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Fats +367.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +49.2%
Contains more Water +24.2%
Contains more Other +63.1%
Contains more Fats +367.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.7%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.