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Pork leg vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork leg and Cervelat?

  • Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 203% higher.
  • Cervelat has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Cervelat has 0.15mg.
  • Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +130.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Zinc +32.6%
Contains more Copper +130.8%

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 B1 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +2271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773%
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% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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 B1 +390.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +2271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +773%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.45
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +38.3%
Contains more Fats +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.5%
Equal in Protein - 17.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork leg 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 17.43g 17.45g Cervelat
Fats 18.87g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 245kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Pork leg
Calcium 5mg 9mg Cervelat
Iron 0.85mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 111mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 260mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 1300mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.065mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 29.4µg 20.3µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 20IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0.7mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.15mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 4.31mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.26mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 2µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 74mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 11.51g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 1.2g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.