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Turkey bacon vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey bacon and Bockwurst

  • Turkey bacon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than Turkey bacon.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey bacon, unprepared 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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 +95.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +800%

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% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 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 B12Vitamin B12 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
Contains more FatsFats +52.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 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 -55.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Turkey bacon Bockwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 226kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 15.94g 14.03g Turkey bacon
Fats 16.93g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 1.89g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 1.89g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 86mg 93mg Turkey bacon
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 80mg 41mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 270mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 1.15mg Turkey bacon
Sugar 1.33g Turkey bacon
Fiber 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.068mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 2.54mg 2.07mg Turkey bacon
Phosphorus 222mg 169mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 34IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 10µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.019mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 15.8µg 11.3µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.233mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 0.86µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 10µg 17µg Bockwurst
Trans Fat 0.184g Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 4.52g 10.256g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 2.328g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.513mg Bockwurst
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon 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
30%
Turkey bacon
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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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