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Bockwurst vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bockwurst and pasta

  • Bockwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, pasta is richer in folate.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily saturated fat needs 51% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has 126 times less sodium than bockwurst. Bockwurst has 756mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of bockwurst is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1025%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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%
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.209mg

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
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2363.8%
Contains more OtherOther +764.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%

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
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10495.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Pasta
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 Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.065mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 0.15g 46%
Fats 25.87g 1.05g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 0.124g 33%
Sodium 756mg 6mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.14µg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 0.992mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.034mg 26%
Selenium 11.3µg 21%
Cholesterol 93mg 33mg 20%
Protein 14.03g 5.15g 18%
Phosphorus 169mg 63mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.183mg 14%
Zinc 2.07mg 0.56mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 0.429g 13%
Folate 17µg 64µg 12%
Calories 301kcal 131kcal 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Potassium 270mg 24mg 7%
Carbs 2.95g 24.93g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.15mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 41mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.224mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.209mg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 6µg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.093mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 24.93g N/A
Iron 1.15mg 1.14mg 0%
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.103mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.