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Headcheese vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Cervelat

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 185% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork 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 +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.2%
Contains more Potassium +738.7%
Contains more Zinc +163.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +20200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Iron +36%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.2%
Contains more Potassium +738.7%
Contains more Zinc +163.9%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Selenium +20200%

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 E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.8%
Equal in Folate - 2
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% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
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 E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +423.8%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +179.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152.4%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Fats +179.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 13.83g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 10.9g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 157kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 9mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Cervelat
Phosphorus 56mg 111mg Cervelat
Potassium 31mg 260mg Cervelat
Sodium 941mg 1300mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.122mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 0.1µg 20.3µg Cervelat
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.3µg Headcheese
Cholesterol 69mg 74mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 11.51g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.2g Cervelat

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Headcheese 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
21%
Headcheese
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat 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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.