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Bockwurst vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bockwurst and pork leg

  • Bockwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet pork leg is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork leg is 45% higher.
  • Pork leg contains less sodium.
  • Pork leg has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +643.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.93mg

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 2.3% 0% 0% 7.5% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.401mg

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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +117.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%

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
39% 49% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%

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 leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Pork leg DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.208mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.736mg 45%
Selenium 11.3µg 29.4µg 33%
Sodium 756mg 47mg 31%
Saturated fat 10.256g 6.54g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 8.38g 12%
Fats 25.87g 18.87g 11%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.63µg 10%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Cholesterol 93mg 73mg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 4.574mg 7%
Protein 14.03g 17.43g 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.023mg 6%
Copper 0.1mg 0.065mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.685mg 4%
Phosphorus 169mg 199mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 41mg 5mg 4%
Iron 1.15mg 0.85mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.2mg 3%
Folate 17µg 7µg 3%
Calories 301kcal 245kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 2.01g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.401mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 270mg 315mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 20mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 0g 1%
Zinc 2.07mg 1.93mg 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.787mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.376mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 1.55mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.444mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.689mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.931mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.659mg 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 Pork leg
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
42%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.