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Bockwurst vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bockwurst and pork bacon?

  • Bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, yet pork bacon is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 87% higher.
  • Bockwurst has 702 times more vitamin K than pork bacon. Bockwurst has 70.2µg of vitamin K, while pork bacon has 0.1µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less saturated fat.
  • Pork bacon has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

We used Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types in this comparison.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.1%

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 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70100%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.5%
Contains more WaterWater +335.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.7%
Contains more FatsFats +67.3%
Contains more OtherOther +166%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Pork bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 11.3µg 59µg 87%
Sodium 756mg 2193mg 62%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.1µg 58%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.299mg 55%
Phosphorus 169mg 506mg 48%
Protein 14.03g 35.73g 43%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 10.623mg 31%
Fats 25.87g 43.27g 27%
Saturated fat 10.256g 14.187g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 4.859g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 19.065g 15%
Choline 46.4mg 119.3mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.16µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.348mg 13%
Calories 301kcal 548kcal 12%
Zinc 2.07mg 3.36mg 12%
Copper 0.1mg 0.182mg 9%
Potassium 270mg 539mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.022mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.309mg 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 107mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Iron 1.15mg 1.49mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 17µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.033mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 10mg 3%
Carbs 2.95g 1.35g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.251mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 1.35g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 15µg 11µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.32mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 1.343mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.