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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 B1,2, 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.
  • The glycemic index of 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% 16% 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% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +220%
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 EVitamin 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 153mg 55%
Sodium 82mg 756mg 29%
Saturated fat 3.79g 10.256g 29%
Protein 27.3g 14.03g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.86µg 23%
Selenium 23.9µg 11.3µg 23%
Fats 13.6g 25.87g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 13.138g 19%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 5.616mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.193mg 11%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.233mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.066mg 0.1mg 4%
Choline 65.9mg 46.4mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.328g 4%
Vitamin A 48µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.891mg 3%
Folate 5µg 17µg 3%
Calories 239kcal 301kcal 3%
Calcium 15mg 41mg 3%
Cholesterol 88mg 93mg 2%
Phosphorus 182mg 169mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.378mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.38mg 1%
Zinc 1.94mg 2.07mg 1%
Iron 1.26mg 1.15mg 1%
Potassium 223mg 270mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 1.128mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A

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
53%
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?
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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. 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.