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Turkey breast vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey breast and Bockwurst?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Bockwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bockwurst's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
  • Turkey breast has 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. While Turkey breast has 22.4µg of Selenium, Bockwurst has only 11.3µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey breast is lower.

We used Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
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 -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~270mg
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg
~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% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.616mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +56%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +268.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +157.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 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 -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 157kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 21.89g 14.03g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 65mg 93mg Turkey breast
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 13mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 275mg 270mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 1.15mg Turkey breast
Sugar 1.33g Turkey breast
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.074mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.57mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 186mg 169mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 756mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.018mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 22.4µg 11.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.378mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 7µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 1.91g 10.256g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.242mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.957mg 0.613mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.677mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.107mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.166mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.333mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.556mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.767mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.513mg Turkey breast
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
27%
Turkey breast
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.