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Pork bacon vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork bacon and Bockwurst?

  • Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 87% higher.
  • Pork bacon has 3 times more Phosphorus than Bockwurst. Pork bacon has 506mg of Phosphorus, while Bockwurst has 169mg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types in this comparison.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +15.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.6%
Contains more IronIron +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%

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.
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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +591.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70100%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +154.7%
Contains more FatsFats +67.3%
Contains more OtherOther +166%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.5%
Contains more WaterWater +335.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 +45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 548kcal 301kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 14.03g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 25.87g Pork bacon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.35g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 1.35g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 107mg 93mg Bockwurst
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 539mg 270mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.15mg Pork bacon
Sugar 0g 1.33g Pork bacon
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.182mg 0.1mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 2.07mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 169mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 37IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 11µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 59µg 11.3µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.193mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.233mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.616mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.891mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 0.86µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 2µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 119.3mg 46.4mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 10.256g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 13.138g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 2.328g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 1.399mg 0.613mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.677mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.107mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.166mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.333mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.556mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.767mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.513mg Pork bacon
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 1437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.931g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.