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English muffin vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffins and bockwurst

  • English muffins are higher in manganese and fiber, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily saturated fat needs 50% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins contain 3 times more fiber than bockwurst. While English muffins contain 2.7g of fiber, bockwurst contains only 1g.
  • The amount of sodium in English muffins is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.1%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 FolateFolate +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.193mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +1459.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1337.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4250.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.259g 10.256g 45%
Fats 1.8g 25.87g 37%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.86µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 13.138g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.378mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 5.616mg 25%
Selenium 11.3µg 21%
Carbs 46g 2.95g 14%
Protein 7.7g 14.03g 13%
Sodium 464mg 756mg 13%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.07mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.328g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.891mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.171mg 8%
Fiber 2.7g 1g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.233mg 6%
Folate 37µg 17µg 5%
Phosphorus 133mg 169mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 270mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Copper 0.129mg 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.89mg 1.15mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg 3%
Calories 235kcal 301kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.193mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 41mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.242mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.