Italian sausage vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Italian sausage and Bockwurst
- Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Choline, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
- Bockwurst covers your daily Vitamin K needs 56% more than Italian sausage.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Italian sausage is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
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Iron
+24.3%
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Potassium
+12.6%
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Zinc
+15.5%
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Selenium
+94.7%
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Calcium
+95.2%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Copper
+25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Equal in Sodium - 756
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Iron
+24.3%
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Potassium
+12.6%
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Zinc
+15.5%
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Selenium
+94.7%
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Calcium
+95.2%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Copper
+25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 169
Equal in Sodium - 756
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+222.8%
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Vitamin B12
+51.2%
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Vitamin A
+1500%
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Vitamin E
+52%
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Vitamin C
+3100%
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Vitamin B3
+34.8%
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Vitamin B6
+14.5%
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Folate
+240%
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Vitamin K
+1964.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+222.8%
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Vitamin B12
+51.2%
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Vitamin A
+1500%
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Vitamin E
+52%
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Vitamin C
+3100%
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Vitamin B3
+34.8%
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Vitamin B6
+14.5%
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Folate
+240%
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Vitamin K
+1964.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.3%
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Carbs
+44.7%
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Water
+15.6%
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Other
+23.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
14.03 g
Fats:
25.87 g
Carbs:
2.95 g
Water:
54.47 g
Other:
2.68 g
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Protein
+36.3%
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Carbs
+44.7%
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+15.6%
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+23.5%
Equal in Fats - 25.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.256
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.328 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.256
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.95g |
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Protein | 19.12g | 14.03g |
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Fats | 27.31g | 25.87g |
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Carbs | 4.27g | 2.95g |
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Calories | 344kcal | 301kcal |
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Fructose | 0.01g |
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Sugar | 1.86g | 1.33g |
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Fiber | 0.1g | 1g |
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Calcium | 21mg | 41mg |
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Iron | 1.43mg | 1.15mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg |
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Phosphorus | 170mg | 169mg |
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Potassium | 304mg | 270mg |
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Sodium | 743mg | 756mg |
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Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.07mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.1mg |
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Manganese | 0.171mg |
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Selenium | 22µg | 11.3µg |
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Vitamin A | 16IU | 256IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 15µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.38mg |
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Vitamin D | 41IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin D | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 3.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.193mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.233mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 5.616mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.891mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.378mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 17µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.86µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 70.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 153mg |
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Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.613mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.677mg |
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Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.107mg |
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Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.166mg |
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Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.333mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.556mg |
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Valine | 0.804mg | 0.767mg |
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Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.513mg |
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Cholesterol | 57mg | 93mg |
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Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 10.256g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 13.138g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 2.328g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

56%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

44%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is cheaper?

Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.