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Pork shoulder vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork shoulder and Bockwurst?

  • Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Zinc, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 59% higher.
  • Pork shoulder contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
5
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5
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +125.7%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +1454.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Bockwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Potassium +11.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +125.7%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +1454.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 169

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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
3
:
9
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin A +3557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin A +3557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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3
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +230.9%
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
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
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +230.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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2
Bockwurst
Bockwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Bockwurst
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 17.18g 14.03g Pork shoulder
Fats 17.99g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 236kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Pork shoulder
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 15mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.05mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 182mg 169mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 270mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 756mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 2.07mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.011mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 25.5µg 11.3µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 7IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 70IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.193mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.233mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 5µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.208mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.768mg 0.613mg Pork shoulder
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.677mg Pork shoulder
Leucine 1.36mg 1.107mg Pork shoulder
Lysine 1.531mg 1.166mg Pork shoulder
Methionine 0.441mg 0.333mg Pork shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.556mg Pork shoulder
Valine 0.921mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg 0.513mg Pork shoulder
Cholesterol 71mg 93mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 10.256g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 2.328g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.