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Summer sausage vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Summer sausage and Bockwurst

  • Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Iron, yet Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Summer sausage is 36% higher.
  • Summer sausage contains 15 times more Vitamin A than Bockwurst. Summer sausage contains 225µg of Vitamin A, while Bockwurst contains 15µg.
  • Bockwurst contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
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 CalciumCalcium +97.6%
Contains more IronIron +96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +434.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.07mg
~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% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 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 AVitamin A +192.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +38.5%
Contains more FatsFats +46.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~10.256g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~13.138g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 426kcal 301kcal Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 14.03g Summer sausage
Fats 37.91g 25.87g Summer sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.62g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 1.82g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 89mg 93mg Summer sausage
Vitamin D 12IU 0IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 81mg 41mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 2.26mg 1.15mg Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 1.33g Summer sausage
Fiber 0.2g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.07mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.25mg 2.07mg Summer sausage
Phosphorus 178mg 169mg Summer sausage
Sodium 1483mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 749IU 256IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 225µg 15µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.032mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 7.5µg 11.3µg Bockwurst
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.193mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 0.86µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 7µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 10.47g 10.256g Bockwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 13.138g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 2.328g Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.54mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.1mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.16mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.36mg 0.333mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.556mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.47mg 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage 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
39%
Summer sausage
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.