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Bockwurst vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bockwurst and Summer sausage

  • Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Summer sausage is 36% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 5 times more Manganese than Summer sausage. Bockwurst contains 0.171mg of Manganese, while Summer sausage contains 0.032mg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +434.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.2%

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% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.5%
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%

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% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.47g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.68g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 301kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 14.03g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 25.87g 37.91g Summer sausage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 1.62g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 1.82g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 89mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0IU 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 270mg 206mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.15mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 1.33g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 1g 0.2g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.07mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.07mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 169mg 178mg Summer sausage
Sodium 756mg 1483mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 256IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 15µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.171mg 0.032mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 7.5µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.16mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 2.9mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 0.76mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.13mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 7µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 10.47g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 3.02g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 153mg 0.15mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.54mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.62mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg 1.1mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg 1.16mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.767mg 0.69mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg 0.47mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bockwurst Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.