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Bockwurst vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Pork hock

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 59% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pork hock. Bockwurst contains 0.378mg of Vitamin B6, while Pork hock contains 0.064mg.
  • Pork hock contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +145.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.9%

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +155.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Pork hock Opinion
Calories 301kcal 171kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 19.11g Pork hock
Fats 25.87g 10.54g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 89mg Pork hock
Magnesium 26mg 6mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 19mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 47mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 1.14mg Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g 0g Pork hock
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.082mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 2.38mg Pork hock
Phosphorus 169mg 60mg Bockwurst
Sodium 756mg 1050mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 76IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.17mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.022mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.08mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.068mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 1.1mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.344mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.064mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.51µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 1µg Bockwurst
Trans Fat 0.113g Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 5.134g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.198g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.038mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.516mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.325mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg 0.841mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg 0.822mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg 0.211mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.554mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg 0.478mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg 0.211mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g 0g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Pork hock
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
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/nutrients

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

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