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Ground chicken vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ground chicken and bockwurst different?

  • Ground chicken is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Ground chicken contains 3 times more potassium than bockwurst. While ground chicken contains 677mg of potassium, bockwurst contains only 270mg.
  • Ground chicken has less saturated fat.
  • Ground chicken has a lower glycemic index (0) than bockwurst (28).

Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw are the varieties 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 20% 2.4% 60% 35% 21% 52% 100% 9.8% 2.1% 78%
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 +150.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +968.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg

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% 7.8% 0% 30% 70% 133% 80% 124% 64% 5.3% 1.5% 32%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3242.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +65.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +136.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +204.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 48% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 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 -69.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +169.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.1µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 0.196mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 3.11g 10.256g 32%
Sodium 75mg 756mg 30%
Fats 10.92g 25.87g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 4.879g 13.138g 21%
Protein 23.28g 14.03g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 0.86µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.378mg 12%
Potassium 677mg 270mg 12%
Phosphorus 234mg 169mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.891mg 9%
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 5.616mg 9%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.193mg 6%
Calories 189kcal 301kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.233mg 5%
Selenium 14.3µg 11.3µg 5%
Cholesterol 107mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Copper 0.062mg 0.1mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Iron 0.93mg 1.15mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 41mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 2.328g 2%
Choline 59mg 46.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Zinc 1.92mg 2.07mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.087g N/A
Threonine 0.97mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.816mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.014mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.596mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.912mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.102mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
42%
Ground chicken
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
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.
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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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