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Corned beef vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between corned beef and bockwurst

  • Corned beef has more selenium, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K, 57% more than corned beef.
  • Corned beef has 3 times more selenium than bockwurst. While corned beef has 32.8µg of selenium, bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • Bockwurst has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +54%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +642.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4580%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +527.7%
~equal in Water ~54.47g
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -38.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +247.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 153mg 55%
Selenium 32.8µg 11.3µg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0.86µg 32%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.07mg 23%
Saturated fat 6.34g 10.256g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.616mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.193mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.378mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 2.328g 11%
Fats 18.98g 25.87g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 13.138g 10%
Iron 1.86mg 1.15mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.891mg 9%
Sodium 973mg 756mg 9%
Protein 18.17g 14.03g 8%
Copper 0.154mg 0.1mg 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 169mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.233mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 145mg 270mg 4%
Choline 69.2mg 46.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Folate 6µg 17µg 3%
Calories 251kcal 301kcal 3%
Calcium 8mg 41mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Cholesterol 98mg 93mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0.47g 2.95g 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.726mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.