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Vienna sausage vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vienna sausage and Bockwurst different?

  • Vienna sausage is higher in Selenium, however, Bockwurst is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Bockwurst is 57% higher.
  • Vienna sausage has less Saturated Fat.

Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
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 SeleniumSelenium +49.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.3%
Contains more IronIron +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%

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% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Choline ~46.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
~equal in Other ~2.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 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 -30.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Bockwurst Opinion
Calories 230kcal 301kcal Bockwurst
Protein 10.5g 14.03g Bockwurst
Fats 19.4g 25.87g Bockwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Bockwurst
Net carbs 2.6g 1.95g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 2.95g Bockwurst
Cholesterol 87mg 93mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 25IU 0IU Vienna sausage
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Bockwurst
Calcium 10mg 41mg Bockwurst
Potassium 101mg 270mg Bockwurst
Iron 0.88mg 1.15mg Bockwurst
Sugar 0g 1.33g Vienna sausage
Fiber 0g 1g Bockwurst
Copper 0.03mg 0.1mg Bockwurst
Zinc 1.6mg 2.07mg Bockwurst
Phosphorus 49mg 169mg Bockwurst
Sodium 879mg 756mg Bockwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 256IU Bockwurst
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Bockwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Bockwurst
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Vienna sausage
Manganese 0.171mg Bockwurst
Selenium 16.9µg 11.3µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.193mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.233mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 5.616mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 0.891mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.378mg Bockwurst
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0.86µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin K 1.6µg 70.2µg Bockwurst
Folate 4µg 17µg Bockwurst
Choline 43.7mg 46.4mg Bockwurst
Saturated Fat 7.125g 10.256g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 13.138g Bockwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 2.328g Bockwurst
Tryptophan 0.109mg 153mg Bockwurst
Threonine 0.357mg 0.613mg Bockwurst
Isoleucine 0.557mg 0.677mg Bockwurst
Leucine 0.797mg 1.107mg Bockwurst
Lysine 0.791mg 1.166mg Bockwurst
Methionine 0.265mg 0.333mg Bockwurst
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.556mg Bockwurst
Valine 0.573mg 0.767mg Bockwurst
Histidine 0.273mg 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
Vienna 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
24%
Vienna sausage
54%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
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
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.