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Cervelat vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cervelat and Beef

  • Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C, yet Beef is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cervelat covers your daily Sodium needs 54% more than Beef.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Cervelat
Cervelat
1
:
8
Beef
Beef
Contains more Copper +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Copper +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 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.
Cervelat
Cervelat
4
:
8
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Cervelat
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%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1705%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Cervelat
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
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +365.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1705%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +45.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +374.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +374.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cervelat Beef
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 Cervelat Beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 27.55g Beef
Fats 30.43g 6.54g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 169kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 0g Beef
Calcium 9mg 13mg Beef
Iron 2.04mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 14mg
Phosphorus 111mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 260mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 1300mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 2.56mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.15mg 0.097mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.009mg Beef
Selenium 20.3µg 25.4µg Beef
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 44IU 3IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.074mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 2µg 7µg Beef
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 4.21µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 74mg 85mg Cervelat
Trans Fat 0.375g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 2.734g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.532g Cervelat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Beef
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
87%
Cervelat
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef
Beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.