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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 from 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.
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +1030%
Contains more Calcium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +304.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Zinc +38%
Contains more Selenium +1030%
Contains more Calcium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1869.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +447.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Water +57.3%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +979.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Equal in Other - 2.43
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 Fats +45.3%
Contains more Water +57.3%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +979.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 14.03g 13.31g Bockwurst
Fats 25.87g 17.8g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 301kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g Falafel
Fiber 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.15mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 26mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 169mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 270mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 756mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 2.07mg 1.5mg Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.171mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 11.3µg 1µg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 13IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.6mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.146mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.166mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 1.044mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.292mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.125mg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.134mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.492mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.567mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg 0.944mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg 0.856mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg 0.187mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.767mg 0.562mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg 0.364mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 10.256g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 10.171g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bockwurst Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Bockwurst
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
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.