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Bockwurst vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bockwurst and shortbread different?

  • Bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc, while shortbread is higher in iron and folate.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 49% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than bockwurst (28).

Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.3%
Contains more IronIron +159.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +538.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +5055.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1413.1%
Contains more OtherOther +160.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2062%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2900%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 11µg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 8.326g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0µg 36%
Cholesterol 93mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.071mg 24%
Iron 1.15mg 2.98mg 23%
Carbs 2.95g 63.78g 20%
Sodium 756mg 353mg 18%
Protein 14.03g 5.37g 17%
Starch 0g 40.47g 17%
Folate 17µg 81µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 6.708g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.275mg 15%
Phosphorus 169mg 66mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.44mg 14%
Zinc 2.07mg 0.49mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.353mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.321mg 11%
Calories 301kcal 514kcal 11%
Saturated fat 10.256g 8.105g 10%
Manganese 0.171mg 0.393mg 10%
Selenium 11.3µg 6.2µg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 0.9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.314mg 6%
Potassium 270mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 13mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Fats 25.87g 26.22g 1%
Net carbs 1.95g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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