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Bockwurst vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bockwurst and Turkey leg different?

  • Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Turkey leg is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bockwurst is 41% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 10 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. While Bockwurst contains 756mg of Sodium, Turkey leg contains only 74mg.

Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw are the varieties 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
Contains more IronIron +49.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.6%
~equal in Potassium ~273mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~177mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.211mg

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
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more FatsFats +285%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%

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% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +537.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bockwurst Turkey 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Turkey leg Opinion
Calories 301kcal 144kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.03g 19.54g Turkey leg
Fats 25.87g 6.72g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.95g 0g Bockwurst
Carbs 2.95g 0g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 93mg 71mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Bockwurst
Calcium 41mg 17mg Bockwurst
Potassium 270mg 273mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.15mg 1.72mg Turkey leg
Sugar 1.33g Turkey leg
Fiber 1g 0g Bockwurst
Copper 0.1mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Zinc 2.07mg 3.09mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 169mg 177mg Turkey leg
Sodium 756mg 74mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 256IU 3IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.171mg 0.022mg Bockwurst
Selenium 11.3µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.077mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.211mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 2.947mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.34mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.39µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 17µg 10µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.256g 2.06g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 13.138g 2.06g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 1.83g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg 0.219mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.107mg 1.537mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.166mg 1.809mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.333mg 0.557mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.769mg Turkey leg
Valine 0.767mg 1.028mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.513mg 0.598mg Turkey leg
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bockwurst Turkey 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
54%
Bockwurst
25%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg 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. Turkey leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.