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Smoked salmon vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoked salmon and bockwurst

  • Smoked salmon has more vitamin D, vitamin B1,2, selenium, and copper; however, bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily need for vitamin D, 114% more than bockwurst.
  • Smoked salmon has 4 times more vitamin B12 than bockwurst. While smoked salmon has 3.26µg of vitamin B12, bockwurst has only 0.86µg.
  • Smoked salmon has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
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 CopperCopper +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +272.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +567.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +905.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~169mg

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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
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 AVitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +279.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70100%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.891mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 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 +30.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more OtherOther +101.5%
Contains more FatsFats +498.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 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 -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +549.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.86µg 100%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg 86%
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU 86%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.2µg 58%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.929g 10.256g 42%
Selenium 32.4µg 11.3µg 38%
Fats 4.32g 25.87g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 13.138g 28%
Cholesterol 23mg 93mg 23%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.07mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.193mg 14%
Copper 0.23mg 0.1mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.233mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 2.328g 9%
Protein 18.28g 14.03g 9%
Calories 117kcal 301kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.378mg 8%
Choline 89mg 46.4mg 8%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.38mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 5.616mg 6%
Sodium 672mg 756mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 0.85mg 1.15mg 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Calcium 11mg 41mg 3%
Potassium 175mg 270mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 15µg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Phosphorus 164mg 169mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.891mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon 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
76%
Smoked salmon
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.