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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.

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% 15% 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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +591.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 301kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 14.03g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 25.87g 43.27g Pork bacon
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 1.35g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.35g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 107mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 41mg 10mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.15mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Sugar 1.33g 0g Pork bacon
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 2.07mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 169mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 756mg 2193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 37IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 11µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.32mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.022mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.309mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.16µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0.1µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 2µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 10.256g 14.187g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 153mg 0.299mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.677mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.107mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.166mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.333mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.767mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.513mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
54%
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.