Hamburger vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hamburgers and bockwurst?
- Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, folate, zinc, and calcium, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B5.
- Bockwurst's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% higher.
- Hamburgers have 3 times more folate than bockwurst. Hamburgers have 56µg of folate, while bockwurst has 17µg.
- Hamburgers contain less sodium.
- Bockwurst has a lower glycemic index than hamburgers.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +148.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +150.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +38.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +229.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +716.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +80.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +49.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +512.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11500% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +20200% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 70.2µg | 59% | |
Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 153mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 0.86µg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 5.096g | 10.256g | 23% |
Iron | 2.88mg | 1.15mg | 22% |
Selenium | 11.3µg | 21% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 13.138g | 19% |
Fats | 14.36g | 25.87g | 18% |
Cholesterol | 47mg | 93mg | 15% |
Sodium | 414mg | 756mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.378mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 2.328g | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.891mg | 12% |
Folate | 56µg | 17µg | 10% |
Choline | 46.4mg | 8% | |
Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.07mg | 7% |
Carbs | 24.1g | 2.95g | 7% |
Calcium | 102mg | 41mg | 6% |
Protein | 17.08g | 14.03g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 136mg | 169mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
Fructose | 2.03g | 0.01g | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 15µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.193mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 5.616mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Potassium | 226mg | 270mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 26mg | 1% |
Calories | 295kcal | 301kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 23.2g | 1.95g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.15g | 1.33g | N/A |
Fiber | 0.9g | 1g | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.823mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
38%

53%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

44%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.