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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.

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.
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2320.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 8% 0% 11% 49% 54% 106% 54% 88% 13% 108% 176%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2744.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2320.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 54.47
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 Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 54.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.6%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Protein 23.87g 14.03g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Calories 241kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Calcium 33mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 2.27mg 1.15mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 166mg 169mg Bockwurst
Potassium 241mg 270mg Bockwurst
Sodium 73mg 756mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 2.07mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.009mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 19.1µg 11.3µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 7µg 17µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.86µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.121mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.923mg 0.613mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.677mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.107mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.166mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.333mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.556mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.767mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.513mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 93mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 6.073g 10.256g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.328g Bockwurst
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Bockwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.