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Steak vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Steak and Cervelat

  • Steak is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, yet Cervelat is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cervelat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 138% more than Steak.
  • Steak contains 2 times more Zinc than Cervelat. While Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, Cervelat contains only 2.56mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
8
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.7%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Equal in Potassium - 260
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +147.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.7%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Equal in Potassium - 260

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.
Steak
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B3 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
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Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +568.5%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 Protein +42.4%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +568.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak 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 Steak Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 24.85g 17.45g Steak
Fats 19.02g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 271kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0g 0.85g Steak
Calcium 12mg 9mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 2.04mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 111mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 260mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 1300mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.56mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Selenium 31.8µg 20.3µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 6IU 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.31mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.26mg Steak
Folate 6µg 2µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 74mg Cervelat
Saturated Fat 8.443g 11.51g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.2g Cervelat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.