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Bockwurst vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bockwurst and mussels

  • Bockwurst has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, while mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 964% higher.
  • Mussels contains 12 times less saturated fat than bockwurst. Bockwurst contains 10.256g of saturated fat, while mussels contains 0.85g.
  • Bockwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bockwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of mussels is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +484.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +49%
Contains more ZincZinc +29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3876.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +692.9%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2690.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg

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% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +477.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.7%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1195.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Mussels
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 24µg 964%
Manganese 0.171mg 6.8mg 288%
Selenium 11.3µg 89.6µg 142%
Iron 1.15mg 6.72mg 70%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.267mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 0.85g 43%
Fats 25.87g 4.48g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 1.014g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.1mg 21%
Protein 14.03g 23.8g 20%
Sodium 756mg 369mg 17%
Phosphorus 169mg 285mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3mg 16%
Folate 17µg 76µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.42mg 14%
Cholesterol 93mg 56mg 12%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 13.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.3mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 15µg 91µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.212g 7%
Calories 301kcal 172kcal 6%
Zinc 2.07mg 2.67mg 5%
Copper 0.1mg 0.149mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.95mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 33mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 7.39g 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 7.39g N/A
Potassium 270mg 268mg 0%
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.457mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.406g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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