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Beef Liver vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Cervelat

  • Beef Liver is richer than Cervelat in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver is 2712% higher.
  • Cervelat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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.
Contains more Iron +220.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +107%
Contains more Copper +9422%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Iron +220.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +347.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +107%
Contains more Copper +9422%
Contains more Selenium +77.8%
Contains more Calcium +50%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Folate +12550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +773.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 34% 56% 38% 77% 81% 0% 60% 2% 688% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Folate +12550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +773.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Fats +478.5%
Contains more Other +109.9%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.1%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Fats +478.5%
Contains more Other +109.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1053.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1053.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 3.33g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 17.45g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 5.13g 3.33g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 6.54mg 2.04mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 111mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 260mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1300mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.56mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 20.3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 44IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.15mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.33mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.31mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.26mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 5.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 74mg Cervelat
Trans Fat 0.365g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 2.947g 11.51g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.2g Cervelat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Cervelat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1067%
Beef Liver
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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