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Chicken meat vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chicken meat and Bockwurst

  • Chicken meat is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 57% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat contains 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. While Chicken meat contains 23.9µg of Selenium, Bockwurst contains only 11.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +173.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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 0% 9.7% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2825%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +90.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~54.47g
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +146%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 239kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 27.3g 14.03g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 88mg 93mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 15mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 223mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 1.26mg 1.15mg Chicken meat
Sugar 0g 1.33g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.066mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.94mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 182mg 169mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 756mg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 15µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 23.9µg 11.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 5.616mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.891mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.378mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 5µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 65.9mg 46.4mg Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 10.256g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.328g Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.128mg 0.613mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.677mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.107mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.166mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.333mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.556mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.767mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.513mg Chicken meat
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Bockwurst
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
36%
Chicken meat
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.