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Bockwurst vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bockwurst and Chorizo

  • Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Choline.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 57% more than Chorizo.

Food varieties used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.7%

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% 15% 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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.4%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.6%
Contains more WaterWater +71%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Chorizo Opinion
Calories 301kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 14.03g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 25.87g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 1.86g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.86g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 8mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.15mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Sugar 1.33g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 169mg 150mg Bockwurst
Sodium 756mg 1235mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 0IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.22mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.171mg 0.04mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 5.131mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 70.2µg 1.6µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 2µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.256g 14.38g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 153mg 0.278mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.677mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.107mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.166mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.333mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.767mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.513mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
54%
Bockwurst
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.