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Turkey breast vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Cervelat different?

  • Turkey breast is higher in Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Cervelat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cervelat is 212% higher.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Cervelat. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Cervelat contains only 0.26mg.
  • Turkey breast has less Saturated Fat.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork are the varieties used 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 +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +102.7%
Equal in Potassium - 260
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 77% 10% 48% 23% 170% 70% 50% 0% 111%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +70%
Contains more Zinc +63.1%
Contains more Copper +102.7%
Equal in Potassium - 260
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 B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1209.5%
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% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1209.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Fats +333.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +247.1%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +25.4%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Fats +333.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +247.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.6%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated Fat: 11.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +387.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast 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 Turkey breast Cervelat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Protein 21.89g 17.45g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 30.43g Cervelat
Carbs 0g 3.33g Cervelat
Calories 157kcal 362kcal Cervelat
Sugar 0.85g Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 9mg Turkey breast
Iron 1.2mg 2.04mg Cervelat
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 111mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 260mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1300mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.56mg Cervelat
Copper 0.074mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Manganese 0.018mg Turkey breast
Selenium 22.4µg 20.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg Cervelat
Vitamin D 44IU Cervelat
Vitamin D 1.1µg Cervelat
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg Cervelat
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.15mg Cervelat
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.33mg Cervelat
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.31mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.26mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 2µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 5.5µg Cervelat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Cervelat
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 74mg Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 11.51g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 12.97g Cervelat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 1.2g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
87%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1241mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast 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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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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.