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Roast beef vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roast beef and bockwurst different?

  • Roast beef is higher in vitamin B12, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Roast beef contains 2 times more potassium than bockwurst. While roast beef contains 647mg of potassium, bockwurst contains only 270mg.
  • Roast beef has less cholesterol.
  • Roast beef has a lower glycemic index (0) than bockwurst (28).

Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw are the varieties 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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +139.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1040%

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% 1% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.616mg
~equal in Choline ~46.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +32.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +601.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +763.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +762.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +2800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg 57%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 0.86µg 49%
Saturated fat 1.318g 10.256g 41%
Fats 3.69g 25.87g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 13.138g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.328g 14%
Cholesterol 51mg 93mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.193mg 13%
Potassium 647mg 270mg 11%
Iron 2.05mg 1.15mg 11%
Phosphorus 242mg 169mg 10%
Zinc 3.2mg 2.07mg 10%
Calories 115kcal 301kcal 9%
Protein 18.62g 14.03g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.891mg 7%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.171mg 7%
Selenium 14.7µg 11.3µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.378mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 5mg 41mg 4%
Sodium 853mg 756mg 4%
Folate 5µg 17µg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.233mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 15µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 26mg 1%
Carbs 0.64g 2.95g 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 1.95g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0.29g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 5.616mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Choline 43.9mg 46.4mg 0%
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef 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
46%
Roast beef
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
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 ($)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.