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Meatball vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Bockwurst different?

  • Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Fiber, while Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains 2 times more Fiber than Bockwurst. Meatball contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Bockwurst contains 1g.
  • Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.1%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +756.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg
~equal in Choline ~46.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 CarbsCarbs +173.2%
Contains more FatsFats +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +61.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.03g
~equal in Water ~54.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 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 -25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2000%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 286kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 14.4g 14.03g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 5.76g 1.95g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 2.95g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 93mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 26mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 41mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 270mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.15mg Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.33g Bockwurst
Fiber 2.3g 1g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.1mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Starch 2.25g 0g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 169mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 756mg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 22µg 15µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.38mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.171mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 11.3µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.891mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.86µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 36µg 17µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Bockwurst
Choline 45.2mg 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.256g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.328g Meatball
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
Fructose 0.21g 0.01g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
35%
Meatball
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.