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Jerky vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jerky and Bockwurst different?

  • Jerky is richer in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 58% more than Bockwurst.
  • Jerky contains 8 times more Folate than Bockwurst. Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, while Bockwurst contains 17µg.
  • Bockwurst is lower in Sodium.

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types were used 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.
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Equal in Selenium - 11.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 44% 19% 73% 24% 99% 57% 34% 23% 62%
Contains more Iron +371.3%
Contains more Magnesium +96.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.8%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +291.8%
Contains more Copper +127%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains less Sodium -63.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Equal in Selenium - 11.3

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.
Jerky
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Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2952.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2952.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +272.9%
Contains more Other +155.2%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.87
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +272.9%
Contains more Other +155.2%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Equal in Fats - 25.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.256
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.256 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.328 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
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.
Jerky Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Bockwurst Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 1.95g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 14.03g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 25.87g Bockwurst
Carbs 11g 2.95g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 301kcal Jerky
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Sugar 9g 1.33g Bockwurst
Fiber 1.8g 1g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 41mg Bockwurst
Iron 5.42mg 1.15mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 26mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 169mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 270mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 756mg Bockwurst
Zinc 8.11mg 2.07mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.1mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 10.7µg 11.3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.38mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Folate 134µg 17µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.86µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Tryptophan 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg Bockwurst
Cholesterol 48mg 93mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 10.256g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.328g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
56%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.