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Ground turkey vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ground turkey and Cervelat

  • Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Selenium, yet Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 173% higher.
  • Ground turkey contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Cervelat. Ground turkey contains 0.633mg of Vitamin B6, while Cervelat contains 0.26mg.
  • Ground turkey contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ground turkey, cooked 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 Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +21.5%
Contains more Selenium +53.2%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.15

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 B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
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 B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.5%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.8%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Fats +192.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2156.3%
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +56.8%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Fats +192.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2156.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.1%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey Cervelat
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground turkey Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 27.37g 17.45g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 203kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 9mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 111mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 260mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 1300mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 2.56mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.15mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 20.3µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 8IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 4.31mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.26mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 74mg Cervelat
Trans Fat 0.134g Cervelat
Saturated Fat 2.669g 11.51g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.2g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
53%
Ground turkey
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.