Meatball vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Bockwurst different?

Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Fiber, while Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
Bockwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Meatball.
Meatball contains 2 times more Fiber than Bockwurst. Meatball contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Bockwurst contains 1g.
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw 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.

Meatball

Bockwurst

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%

Contains more Zinc +24.7%

Equal in Potassium - 270

Meatball

Bockwurst

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%

Contains more Zinc +24.7%

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.

Meatball

Bockwurst

Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Folate +111.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%

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%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.891

Meatball

Bockwurst

Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Folate +111.8%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%

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%

Equal in Vitamin E - 0.38

Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.891

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Bockwurst

Contains more Carbs +173.2%

Contains more Fats +16.5%

Contains more Other +61.4%

Equal in Protein - 14.03

Equal in Water - 54.47

Meatball

Protein: 14.4 g

Fats: 22.21 g

Carbs: 8.06 g

Water: 53.67 g

Other: 1.66 g

Bockwurst

Protein: 14.03 g

Fats: 25.87 g

Carbs: 2.95 g

Water: 54.47 g

Other: 2.68 g

Contains more Carbs +173.2%

Contains more Fats +16.5%

Contains more Other +61.4%

Equal in Protein - 14.03

Equal in Water - 54.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Bockwurst

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%

Meatball

Saturated Fat: 7.627 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g

Bockwurst

Saturated Fat: 10.256 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Meatball

Bockwurst

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +16000%

Contains more Fructose +2000%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +300%

Meatball

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

Bockwurst

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0.01 g

Fructose: 0.01 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0.01 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.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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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

36%

56%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

53%

44%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.629g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Meatball is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Meatball vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Meatball and Bockwurst different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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