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Pork bacon vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork bacon and Bockwurst?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 87% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 3 times more Phosphorus than Bockwurst. Pork bacon has 506mg of Phosphorus, while Bockwurst has 169mg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +422.1%
Contains more Calcium +310%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Manganese +677.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.4%
Contains more Potassium +99.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +422.1%
Contains more Calcium +310%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Manganese +677.3%

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 B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +70100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
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 B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +70100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.7%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Other +166%
Contains more Carbs +118.5%
Contains more Water +335.1%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +154.7%
Contains more Fats +67.3%
Contains more Other +166%
Contains more Carbs +118.5%
Contains more Water +335.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +108.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 35.73g 14.03g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 25.87g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 548kcal 301kcal Pork bacon
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Pork bacon
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 10mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.49mg 1.15mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 169mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 270mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 756mg Bockwurst
Zinc 3.36mg 2.07mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.182mg 0.1mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 59µg 11.3µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.193mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.233mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.616mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.891mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 2µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.86µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.299mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.399mg 0.613mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.677mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.107mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.166mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.333mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.556mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.767mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.513mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 93mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 14.187g 10.256g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 13.138g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.328g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
53%
Pork bacon
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.931g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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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