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Turkey sausage vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey sausage and Bockwurst

  • Turkey sausage is higher in Zinc, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 57% more than Turkey sausage.
  • Turkey sausage contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Bockwurst. While Turkey sausage contains 160mg of Cholesterol, Bockwurst contains only 93mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 41% 12% 67% 21% 84% 82% 37% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains less Sodium -15.5%
Contains more Zinc +44%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.86
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 12% 2% 14% 39% 70% 0% 48% 3% 99% 4%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin K +4287.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.03
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 Water +15.9%
Contains more Fats +43%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.03

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%
28% 38% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.839 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.657 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.56g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 15.42g 14.03g Turkey sausage
Fats 18.09g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 1.56g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 235kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Turkey sausage
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 32mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.07mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 155mg 169mg Bockwurst
Potassium 229mg 270mg Bockwurst
Sodium 639mg 756mg Turkey sausage
Zinc 2.98mg 2.07mg Turkey sausage
Copper 0.111mg 0.1mg Turkey sausage
Manganese 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 0µg 11.3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 17IU 0IU Turkey sausage
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey sausage
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 4µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.175mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.686mg 0.613mg Turkey sausage
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.677mg Turkey sausage
Leucine 1.229mg 1.107mg Turkey sausage
Lysine 1.453mg 1.166mg Turkey sausage
Methionine 0.447mg 0.333mg Turkey sausage
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.556mg Turkey sausage
Valine 0.819mg 0.767mg Turkey sausage
Histidine 0.481mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 160mg 93mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 3.839g 10.256g Turkey sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 5.158g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 2.328g Turkey sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
24%
Turkey sausage
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.