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Bockwurst vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bockwurst and falafel

  • Bockwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet falafel is richer in iron, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for bockwurst is 39% higher.
  • Falafel contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1030%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +197.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.1%

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +979.3%
~equal in Protein ~13.31g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.134mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0µg 36%
Saturated fat 10.256g 2.383g 36%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 1.044mg 29%
Iron 1.15mg 3.42mg 28%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.691mg 23%
Sodium 756mg 294mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.125mg 19%
Folate 17µg 93µg 19%
Selenium 11.3µg 1µg 19%
Copper 0.1mg 0.258mg 18%
Magnesium 26mg 82mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 4.16g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.292mg 12%
Fats 25.87g 17.8g 12%
Carbs 2.95g 31.84g 10%
Potassium 270mg 585mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 10.171g 7%
Zinc 2.07mg 1.5mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.166mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.146mg 4%
Phosphorus 169mg 192mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calories 301kcal 333kcal 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.6mg 2%
Protein 14.03g 13.31g 1%
Calcium 41mg 54mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.364mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Falafel
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
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.873g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.