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Italian sausage vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian sausage and Cervelat?

  • Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.
  • Cervelat contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian sausage. Italian sausage contains 0.623mg of Vitamin B1, while Cervelat contains 0.15mg.
  • Italian sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork 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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.8%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.56
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
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%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.56
Equal in Selenium - 20.3

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +323.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.31
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin C +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +323.1%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Water - 45.18
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
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 Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Fats +11.4%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Equal in Water - 45.18

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%
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 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.
Italian sausage Cervelat
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 Italian sausage Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.33g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 17.45g Italian sausage
Fats 27.31g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 4.27g 3.33g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 1.86g 0.85g Cervelat
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 9mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Italian sausage
Phosphorus 170mg 111mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 260mg Italian sausage
Sodium 743mg 1300mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.08mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 22µg 20.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0.1mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.15mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 4.31mg Cervelat
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.26mg Italian sausage
Folate 5µg 2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.3µg 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 57mg 74mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 11.51g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 12.97g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 1.2g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Cervelat
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
48%
Italian sausage
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
56%
Cervelat

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.