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Turkey leg vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey leg and Bockwurst different?

  • Turkey leg is higher in Selenium, Zinc, and Iron, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bockwurst is 41% higher.
  • Turkey leg contains 2 times more Selenium than Bockwurst. While Turkey leg contains 26.4µg of Selenium, Bockwurst contains only 11.3µg.
  • Turkey leg has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw are the varieties used 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 15% 5.1% 24% 65% 47% 84% 76% 9.7% 2.9% 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 more IronIron +49.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.3%
~equal in Potassium ~270mg
~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% 0.18% 0% 0% 19% 49% 55% 65% 78% 49% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 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 +39.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +285%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +155.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.83 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 -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +537.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey leg 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 leg Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 144kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 19.54g 14.03g Turkey leg
Fats 6.72g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 0g 1.95g Bockwurst
Carbs 0g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 71mg 93mg Turkey leg
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 17mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 273mg 270mg Turkey leg
Iron 1.72mg 1.15mg Turkey leg
Sugar 1.33g Turkey leg
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.142mg 0.1mg Turkey leg
Zinc 3.09mg 2.07mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 177mg 169mg Turkey leg
Sodium 74mg 756mg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 3IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A 1µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bockwurst
Manganese 0.022mg 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 26.4µg 11.3µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 2.947mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 1.09mg 0.891mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.86µg Bockwurst
Vitamin K 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 10µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 2.06g 10.256g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.06g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.83g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.219mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.861mg 0.613mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.998mg 0.677mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.537mg 1.107mg Turkey leg
Lysine 1.809mg 1.166mg Turkey leg
Methionine 0.557mg 0.333mg Turkey leg
Phenylalanine 0.769mg 0.556mg Turkey leg
Valine 1.028mg 0.767mg Turkey leg
Histidine 0.598mg 0.513mg Turkey leg
Fructose 0.01g Bockwurst
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey leg 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
25%
Turkey leg
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey leg
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg 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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.