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Bockwurst vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bockwurst and pork shoulder?

  • Bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet pork shoulder is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin D, and zinc.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% higher.
  • Bockwurst has 16 times more manganese than pork shoulder. Bockwurst has 0.171mg of manganese, while pork shoulder has 0.011mg.
  • Pork shoulder contains less sodium.
  • Pork shoulder has a lower glycemic index than bockwurst.

We used Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1454.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.05mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~182mg

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% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg

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% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +230.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Pork shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 0µg 59%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.208mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.767mg 48%
Sodium 756mg 65mg 30%
Selenium 11.3µg 25.5µg 26%
Saturated fat 10.256g 6.24g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 8.01g 13%
Fats 25.87g 17.99g 12%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.833mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 70IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Cholesterol 93mg 71mg 7%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.011mg 7%
Zinc 2.07mg 2.7mg 6%
Protein 14.03g 17.18g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.74µg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.719mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.92g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.275mg 3%
Folate 17µg 5µg 3%
Choline 46.4mg 60.6mg 3%
Calories 301kcal 236kcal 3%
Calcium 41mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.7mg 3%
Phosphorus 169mg 182mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.084mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.348mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 2µg 1%
Iron 1.15mg 1.05mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 302mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.656mg 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 shoulder
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
47%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.