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Bockwurst vs. Turkey sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between bockwurst and turkey sausage

  • Bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet turkey sausage is higher in zinc.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily vitamin K needs 57% more than turkey sausage.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw and Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild.

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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 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~155mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.79µg

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
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +43%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.1%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
~equal in Protein ~15.42g

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
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bockwurst Turkey sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 1.6µg 57%
Tryptophan 153mg 0.175mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.256g 3.839g 29%
Cholesterol 93mg 160mg 22%
Selenium 11.3µg 0µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 13.138g 5.158g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.328g 4.657g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.378mg 0.208mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.616mg 3.692mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.054mg 12%
Fats 25.87g 18.09g 12%
Zinc 2.07mg 2.98mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 7%
Sodium 756mg 639mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.165mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.79µg 3%
Folate 17µg 4µg 3%
Protein 14.03g 15.42g 3%
Calories 301kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 169mg 155mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Choline 46.4mg 33.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 17IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.111mg 1%
Iron 1.15mg 1.07mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 229mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 32mg 1%
Carbs 2.95g 1.56g 0%
Net carbs 1.95g 1.56g N/A
Sugar 1.33g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0.802mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 1.229mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 1.453mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0.447mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.612mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.819mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0.481mg 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 Turkey 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
53%
Bockwurst
23%
Turkey sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Bockwurst
35%
Turkey sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.