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Cervelat vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cervelat and Italian sausage?

  • Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.
  • Italian sausage contains 166 times less Vitamin C than Cervelat. Cervelat contains 16.6mg of Vitamin C, while Italian sausage contains 0.1mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Sodium.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Equal in Selenium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Equal in Selenium - 22

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 C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165
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%
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% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +315.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Water - 47.13
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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Equal in Water - 47.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Italian sausage Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 4.17g Italian sausage
Protein 17.45g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 30.43g 27.31g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 4.27g Italian sausage
Calories 362kcal 344kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g 1.86g Cervelat
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Calcium 9mg 21mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.04mg 1.43mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 111mg 170mg Italian sausage
Potassium 260mg 304mg Italian sausage
Sodium 1300mg 743mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.56mg 2.39mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.08mg Cervelat
Selenium 20.3µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 44IU 41IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.1mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.233mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 4.165mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Folate 2µg 5µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage
Cholesterol 74mg 57mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 11.51g 10.195g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.518g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Italian sausage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/nutrients
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.