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Cervelat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cervelat and Meatball

  • Cervelat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Cervelat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 188% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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
4
:
6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +22%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Contains more Calcium +788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%

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
7
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +530.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +530.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +37%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Water +18.8%
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Fats +37%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Water +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cervelat
Cervelat
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 17.45g 14.4g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 22.21g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 362kcal 286kcal Cervelat
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.85g 3.47g Cervelat
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 9mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 2.04mg 1.77mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 111mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 260mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 1300mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.56mg 1.66mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.123mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 20.3µg 15.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 44IU 2IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.136mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.23mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 3.108mg Cervelat
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.202mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 1µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 74mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 11.51g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 9.188g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.