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Frankfurter vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are frankfurter and bockwurst different?

  • Frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D, while bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need for vitamin K 57% more than frankfurter.
  • Bockwurst is lower in sodium.

Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types were used in this article.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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 PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +714.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg
~equal in Selenium ~11.3µg

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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +972.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3800%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Choline ~46.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 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 +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +204.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.256g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.138g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 316kcal 301kcal Frankfurter
Protein 11.16g 14.03g Bockwurst
Fats 28.3g 25.87g Frankfurter
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 3.36g 1.95g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 2.95g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 93mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 0IU Frankfurter
Magnesium 9mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 12mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 316mg 270mg Frankfurter
Iron 1.2mg 1.15mg Frankfurter
Sugar 1.31g 1.33g Frankfurter
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.055mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.03mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 152mg 169mg Bockwurst
Sodium 992mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Frankfurter
Manganese 0.021mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 10.3µg 11.3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 0.86µg Frankfurter
Vitamin K 1.8µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 10µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 48.6mg 46.4mg Frankfurter
Saturated Fat 10.979g 10.256g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.121mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.519mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 0.994mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.055mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.319mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.608mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.362mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0g 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter 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
26%
Frankfurter
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.723g)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.

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