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Bockwurst vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bockwurst and chicken thigh

  • Bockwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, chicken thigh is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for saturated fat, 37% more than chicken thigh.
  • Bockwurst has 8 times more sodium than chicken thigh. While bockwurst has 756mg of sodium, chicken thigh has only 95mg.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +533.3%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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.
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%
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% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.255mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.38mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +151.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.9%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.43g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.329mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 2.78g 34%
Sodium 756mg 95mg 29%
Protein 14.03g 28.18g 28%
Fats 25.87g 10.3g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 3.82g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.33µg 22%
Selenium 11.3µg 20.5µg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 7.12mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.088mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.285mg 8%
Zinc 2.07mg 2.79mg 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.027mg 6%
Iron 1.15mg 1.46mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Phosphorus 169mg 199mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calories 301kcal 218kcal 4%
Calcium 41mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Cholesterol 93mg 102mg 3%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.255mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Carbs 2.95g 1.18g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 2.43g 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Potassium 270mg 259mg 0%
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.38mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.121mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.874mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Chicken thigh
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
53%
Bockwurst
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.