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Bockwurst vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bockwurst and ground beef

  • Bockwurst has more vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 24 times less vitamin K than bockwurst. Bockwurst contains 70.2µg of vitamin K, while ground beef contains 2.9µg.
  • The amount of sodium in ground beef is lower.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of bockwurst is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69%
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2320.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +189.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.1%
~equal in Water ~58.37g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Ground beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 2.49µg 68%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 2.9µg 56%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.121mg 55%
Zinc 2.07mg 5.84mg 34%
Sodium 756mg 73mg 30%
Protein 14.03g 23.87g 20%
Saturated fat 10.256g 6.073g 19%
Fats 25.87g 15.37g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 7.322g 15%
Selenium 11.3µg 19.1µg 14%
Iron 1.15mg 2.27mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.408g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.051mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 4.026mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.512mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.009mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.311mg 5%
Choline 46.4mg 73.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.171mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Folate 17µg 7µg 3%
Calories 301kcal 241kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.12mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 17mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.079mg 2%
Cholesterol 93mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 0g 1%
Calcium 41mg 33mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 241mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 169mg 166mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.775mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.