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Bockwurst vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bockwurst and elk meat different?

  • Elk meat is higher than bockwurst in vitamin B12, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Elk meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 87% more than bockwurst.
  • Bockwurst contains 15 times more sodium than elk meat. Bockwurst contains 756mg of sodium, while elk meat contains 50mg.
  • Bockwurst has a higher glycemic index (28) than elk meat (0).

Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.2%
Contains more IronIron +253.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +249%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Selenium ~10.5µg

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +244.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.143mg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +658.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1254.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1346%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Elk meat
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 Bockwurst Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 2.96µg 88%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.275mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 1.342g 41%
Iron 1.15mg 4.07mg 37%
Fats 25.87g 3.41g 35%
Protein 14.03g 30.76g 33%
Sodium 756mg 50mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 0.97g 30%
Copper 0.1mg 0.349mg 28%
Zinc 2.07mg 4.12mg 19%
Phosphorus 169mg 285mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.161g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.37mg 11%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.485mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.019mg 7%
Calories 301kcal 162kcal 7%
Cholesterol 93mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.212mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.144mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 270mg 392mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 5mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 6.143mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Folate 17µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.55mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 0g 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Selenium 11.3µg 10.5µg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.948mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Elk meat
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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/nutrients
  2. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.