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Bockwurst vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bockwurst and English muffins

  • Bockwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet English muffins are higher in manganese and fiber.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than English muffins.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.8%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1337.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1459.3%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4250.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.092mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 0.259g 45%
Fats 25.87g 1.8g 37%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.04µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 0.302g 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.043mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 1.566mg 25%
Selenium 11.3µg 21%
Carbs 2.95g 46g 14%
Protein 14.03g 7.7g 13%
Sodium 756mg 464mg 13%
Zinc 2.07mg 0.7mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.888g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.446mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.357mg 8%
Fiber 1g 2.7g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.154mg 6%
Folate 17µg 37µg 5%
Phosphorus 169mg 133mg 5%
Potassium 270mg 131mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.129mg 3%
Iron 1.15mg 0.89mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 301kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.181mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 52mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.17mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.