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Spaghetti vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spaghetti and bockwurst?

  • Spaghetti is higher in selenium, yet bockwurst is higher in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% more.
  • Spaghetti has 2 times more selenium than bockwurst. While spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spaghetti is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bockwurst is lower.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw types 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +513.6%
Contains more IronIron +130%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1065%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +625%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +946.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2681.7%
Contains more OtherOther +857.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9929%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 153mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.176g 10.256g 46%
Fats 0.93g 25.87g 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.616mg 33%
Sodium 1mg 756mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 13.138g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Selenium 26.4µg 11.3µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.378mg 25%
Protein 5.8g 14.03g 16%
Phosphorus 58mg 169mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.891mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.233mg 16%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.07mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.193mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 2.328g 13%
Starch 26.01g 0g 11%
Carbs 30.86g 2.95g 9%
Iron 0.5mg 1.15mg 8%
Choline 6.4mg 46.4mg 7%
Calories 158kcal 301kcal 7%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.171mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 270mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 1g 3%
Folate 7µg 17µg 3%
Calcium 7mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.38mg 2%
Net carbs 29.06g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.33g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.

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