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Pork leg vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork leg and Bockwurst

  • Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork leg is 45% higher.
  • Pork leg contains 3 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. Pork leg contains 29.4µg of Selenium, while Bockwurst contains 11.3µg.
  • Pork leg contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 14% 1.5% 28% 32% 22% 53% 85% 6.1% 3% 160%
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 +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +643.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg

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 2.3% 0.42% 0% 15% 184% 46% 86% 41% 93% 79% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +37.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +117.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.01 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 -36.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 245kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 17.43g 14.03g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 73mg 93mg Pork leg
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Pork leg
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 5mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 315mg 270mg Pork leg
Iron 0.85mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Sugar 1.33g Pork leg
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.065mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.93mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 199mg 169mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 756mg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Pork leg
Manganese 0.023mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 29.4µg 11.3µg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.193mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.378mg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 7µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 6.54g 10.256g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.208mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.776mg 0.613mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.677mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg 1.107mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg 1.166mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg 0.333mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 0.556mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg 0.767mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.513mg Pork leg
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
42%
Pork leg
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.