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French fries vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between french fries and bockwurst

  • French fries are richer in fiber, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for bockwurst is 49% higher.
  • French fries contain 4 times more fiber than bockwurst. French fries contain 3.8g of fiber, while bockwurst contains 1g.
  • French fries contain less sodium.
  • Bockwurst has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +314%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1155.6%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 CVitamin C +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +339.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +526.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +1304.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309%
Contains more FatsFats +75.6%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Bockwurst DV% diff.
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 70.2µg 49%
Saturated fat 2.336g 10.256g 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Sodium 210mg 756mg 24%
Protein 3.43g 14.03g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 2.328g 20%
Selenium 0.9µg 11.3µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 13.138g 18%
Fats 14.73g 25.87g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 5.616mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.233mg 15%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.07mg 14%
Carbs 41.44g 2.95g 13%
Fiber 3.8g 1g 11%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.38mg 9%
Potassium 579mg 270mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.891mg 6%
Phosphorus 125mg 169mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 1.15mg 4%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.171mg 3%
Copper 0.124mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 30µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.193mg 2%
Choline 36.8mg 46.4mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 41mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 3.2mg 2%
Calories 312kcal 301kcal 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.378mg 0%
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.