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Lamb vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Cervelat

  • Lamb has more Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 123% more than Lamb.
  • Cervelat has 2 times less Zinc than Lamb. Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, while Cervelat has 2.56mg.
  • Cervelat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
2
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.04
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.04

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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
7
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115.7%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.5%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.2%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Fats +45.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 24.52g 17.45g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 294kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 9mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 111mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 260mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1300mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.56mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 20.3µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 2IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.31mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.26mg Cervelat
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.3µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 11.51g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.2g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.