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Horse meat vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horse meat and bockwurst?

  • Horse meat is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and copper, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1.
  • Horse meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 96% more.
  • Horse meat has 4 times more iron than bockwurst. While horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, bockwurst has only 1.15mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in horse meat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of horse meat is lower.

We used Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types 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 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
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 +40.4%
Contains more IronIron +337.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +71%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +412.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
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 +267.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 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 +100.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more FatsFats +327.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 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 -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +519.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horse meat Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 0.86µg 96%
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.349mg 153mg 55%
Iron 5.03mg 1.15mg 49%
Saturated fat 1.9g 10.256g 38%
Fats 6.05g 25.87g 30%
Sodium 55mg 756mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.12g 13.138g 28%
Protein 28.14g 14.03g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Zinc 3.82mg 2.07mg 16%
Phosphorus 247mg 169mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 2.328g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.233mg 9%
Copper 0.171mg 0.1mg 8%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Cholesterol 68mg 93mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.193mg 8%
Calories 175kcal 301kcal 6%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 5.616mg 5%
Selenium 13.5µg 11.3µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.378mg 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 379mg 270mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 3.2mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 1.262mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.334mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 2.232mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 2.398mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.623mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.458mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 1.081mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Horse meat 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
48%
Horse meat
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.