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Beef vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef and bockwurst

  • Beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K.
  • Beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 140% more than bockwurst.
  • Beef has 3 times more iron than bockwurst. While beef has 3.04mg of iron, bockwurst has only 1.15mg.
  • Beef has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, 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.
Beef
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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.
Beef
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +389.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.616mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
Contains more FatsFats +295.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +380.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +337.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0.86µg 140%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.359mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 2.595g 10.256g 35%
Sodium 54mg 756mg 31%
Fats 6.54g 25.87g 30%
Protein 27.55g 14.03g 27%
Selenium 25.4µg 11.3µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 2.734g 13.138g 26%
Iron 3.04mg 1.15mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.378mg 22%
Zinc 3.7mg 2.07mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.233mg 13%
Phosphorus 259mg 169mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 2.328g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.193mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.891mg 8%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.171mg 7%
Calories 169kcal 301kcal 7%
Choline 75.6mg 46.4mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 93mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 41mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Potassium 352mg 270mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 5.616mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Copper 0.097mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.375g N/A
Threonine 1.534mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.833mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 3.178mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.871mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.603mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 1.244mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Beef
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 702mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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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.
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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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