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Luncheon meat vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Luncheon meat and Cervelat

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Cervelat has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 191% more.
  • Luncheon meat has 2 times more Selenium than Cervelat. Luncheon meat has 38.3µg of Selenium, while Cervelat has 20.3µg.
  • Luncheon meat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
6
:
4
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +110.3%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +400%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Cervelat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.7%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +110.3%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +400%

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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
8
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.26
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
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 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
3
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains more Water +45.8%
Contains more Fats +138.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 Water +45.8%
Contains more Fats +138.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.2%
Contains more Other +28%
Equal in Protein - 17.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
1
Cervelat
Cervelat
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Cervelat
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 17.5g 17.45g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 1.04g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 189kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Luncheon meat
Calcium 5mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 0.97mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Luncheon meat
Phosphorus 170mg 111mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 300mg 260mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 1300mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 2.15mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.03mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 20.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 4.31mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.26mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 2µg Cervelat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Cervelat
Cholesterol 78mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 11.51g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.2g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat 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
33%
Luncheon meat
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.