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Ground beef vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ground beef and bockwurst

  • Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron, while bockwurst has more vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Bockwurst contains 3 times less zinc than ground beef. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of zinc, while bockwurst contains 2.07mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
  • Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of bockwurst is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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 +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +189.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2320.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +68.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 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 -40.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.86µg 68%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 70.2µg 56%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 153mg 55%
Zinc 5.84mg 2.07mg 34%
Sodium 73mg 756mg 30%
Protein 23.87g 14.03g 20%
Saturated fat 6.073g 10.256g 19%
Fats 15.37g 25.87g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.322g 13.138g 15%
Selenium 19.1µg 11.3µg 14%
Iron 2.27mg 1.15mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.328g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.193mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.616mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.891mg 8%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.378mg 5%
Choline 73.2mg 46.4mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.233mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Calories 241kcal 301kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.38mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 88mg 93mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Calcium 33mg 41mg 1%
Potassium 241mg 270mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Phosphorus 166mg 169mg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Threonine 0.923mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.861mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.976mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.614mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.172mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.775mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground 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
46%
Ground beef
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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 beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.