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Cervelat vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cervelat and Pork leg?

  • Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 203% higher.
  • Pork leg has 28 times less Sodium than Cervelat. Cervelat has 1300mg of Sodium, while Pork leg has 47mg.

We used Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +2271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
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% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +2271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.43
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
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cervelat Pork leg Opinion
Net carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Protein 17.45g 17.43g Cervelat
Fats 30.43g 18.87g Cervelat
Carbs 3.33g 0g Cervelat
Calories 362kcal 245kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Pork leg
Calcium 9mg 5mg Cervelat
Iron 2.04mg 0.85mg Cervelat
Magnesium 14mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 111mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 260mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 1300mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 2.56mg 1.93mg Cervelat
Copper 0.15mg 0.065mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 20.3µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU 20IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 16.6mg 0.7mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.33mg 0.2mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.31mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 2µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 5.5µg 0.63µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 74mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 11.51g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 12.97g 8.38g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cervelat Pork leg
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
46%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cervelat
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.