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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
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 +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg
~equal in Sodium ~756mg

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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
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% 15% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1964.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
~equal in Fats ~25.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +30.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.256g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 344kcal 301kcal Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 14.03g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 25.87g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 4.17g 1.95g Italian sausage
Carbs 4.27g 2.95g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 57mg 93mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 21mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 304mg 270mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.15mg Italian sausage
Sugar 1.86g 1.33g Bockwurst
Fiber 0.1g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.39mg 2.07mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 169mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 756mg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 10µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 22µg 11.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.193mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.233mg
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.86µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 3.4µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 5µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 78.2mg 46.4mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 10.256g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 13.138g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 2.328g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.792mg 0.613mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.677mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg 1.107mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg 1.166mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg 0.333mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.556mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg 0.767mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg 0.513mg Italian sausage
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
47%
Italian sausage
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
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.

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.