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Bockwurst vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bockwurst and eggs

  • Bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet eggs are higher in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 211% more than bockwurst.
  • Bockwurst contains 234 times more vitamin K than eggs. While bockwurst contains 70.2µg of vitamin K, eggs contain only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.
  • The glycemic index of eggs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +557.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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%
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8675%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +893.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +533.2%

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
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.4%
Contains more OtherOther +150.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37%

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
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Egg
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 2mg 211%
Cholesterol 93mg 373mg 93%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.3µg 58%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.153mg 55%
Choline 46.4mg 293.8mg 45%
Selenium 11.3µg 30.8µg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 0.064mg 35%
Saturated fat 10.256g 3.267g 32%
Sodium 756mg 124mg 27%
Fats 25.87g 10.61g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 4.077g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.513mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.121mg 20%
Vitamin A 15µg 149µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.066mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.398mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.11µg 10%
Zinc 2.07mg 1.05mg 9%
Folate 17µg 44µg 7%
Calories 301kcal 155kcal 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.026mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.414g 6%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.03mg 4%
Potassium 270mg 126mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Protein 14.03g 12.58g 3%
Iron 1.15mg 1.19mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 50mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 1.12g N/A
Phosphorus 169mg 172mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.298mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 280mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.